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One dead, both sides of State Route 302 closed after two-car collision

Authorities are on the scene of a two-car collision that happened early Friday evening, blocking both sides of State Route 302. One person is confirmed dead and another is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to the Washington State Patrol.
Authorities are on the scene of a two-car collision that happened early Friday evening, blocking both sides of State Route 302. One person is confirmed dead and another is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to the Washington State Patrol. Kameron Watts State Trooper Kameron Watts

Both sides of State Route 302 near 124th Street are blocked due to a two car collision that happened early Friday evening, Washington State Patrol Trooper Kameron Watts posted on X.

Two people involved in the crash were taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, Watts posted. One was pronounced dead upon arrival. The status of the other person is unknown at this time.

The Washington Department of Transportation first reported the crash at 4:21 p.m. Traffic on State Route 302 extends from the Mason County line to the intersection at Wright Bliss Road.

The cause remains under investigation.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

This story was originally published December 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM.

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Bonny Matejowsky is a breaking news and general assignment reporter for The News Tribune. Born and raised in Orlando, she studied journalism at the University of Florida, where she wrote for the independent student paper, The Alligator, and WUFT News. After graduating in May 2025, she discovered her passion for reporting in the Evergreen State as an intern for The Spokesman-Review.
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