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SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. - Troopers are investigating a deadly crash that fully blocked SR-9 near Marysville Tuesday afternoon.
What they're saying:
Washington State Patrol (WSP) Trooper Kelsey Harding announced the crash on social media at around 1:21 p.m., stating that SR-9 was fully blocked north of 132nd Street Northeast due to a two-car collision. The crash occurred in the Sisco Heights area, located between Arlington and Marysville.
Less than five minutes later, the WSP issued an update confirming that at least one person had been killed in the crash.
According to the WSP report, a 68-year-old man died after his vehicle crossed the center line and struck another car head-on in the northbound lanes.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
Deadly head-on crash shuts down SR 530 near Arlington, WA
A fatal head-on crash has closed SR 530 in Arlington Heights, with traffic being diverted as authorities investigate.
The Source: Information for this story came from multiple social media posts by Washington State Patrol Trooper Kelsey Harding.
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