ISSAQUAH, Wash. — One person has died after a tree fell onto their car on state Route 18 on Wednesday night.
Eastside Fire and Rescue responded to the fatality incident near Mile Post 20, the department posted on social media after 9 p.m. All eastbound lanes of traffic are blocked.
According to the Washington State Department of Transportation, there is no ETA on when the road will reopen. Drivers are urged to use alternative routes.
The fire department said only one person was killed by the falling tree and no other vehicles were involved.
Washington State Patrol is investigating the incident.
Gusty winds in the Cascade foothills are expected to continue overnight.
Rain is coming from the south Puget Sound area this evening, gradually changing to a mix of wet snow and rain as nighttime temperatures chill the air enough for the snow to make its way to sea level.
A rain/snow mix is expected to fall through mid-morning Thursday.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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