‘Tragic collision’: Log truck and vehicle crash on SR 530 near Arlington, killing woman
Sep 14, 2026, 11:06 AM | Updated: 5:29 pm
A photo of the log truck collision on SR 530 near Arlington. (Photo courtesy of the Washington State Departement of Transportation)
(Photo courtesy of the Washington State Departement of Transportation)
SR 530 has reopened after the road was blocked for hours due to a fatal collision in Arlington.
A log truck and a vehicle collided around 8 a.m. on Monday, near milepost 28.
The log truck was eastbound on SR 530, and the other vehicle was westbound. The log truck crossed the center line and struck the other vehicle, according to a news release from the Washington State Patrol (WSP).
The driver of the other vehicle, a 28-year-old woman from Arlington, died at the hospital.
Troopers are investigating what led up to the crash, WSP Trooper Kelsey Harding reported.
🚨SR530 near MP28 is fully blocked for a vehicle/log truck serious injury collision. There is no ETA for the roadway to reopen. Please be patient while troopers on scene investigate this collision.
— Trooper Kelsey Harding (@wspd7pio) September 14, 2026
Harding confirmed that the incident had turned fatal.
“Sadly, this is now a fatal collision,” Harding stated. “Please be patient as troopers continue to investigate this tragic collision.”
UPDATE 3: Pics from our IRT crews on scene. Both directions of SR 530/Arlington-Darrington Rd near MP 28 between Arlington and Oso remain blocked due to a collision. @wspd7pio is on scene. IRT is turning around traffic at 294th St NE. There is no estimate for lanes to reopen. https://t.co/pmueVj7IKN pic.twitter.com/lv7ok4idhC
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) September 14, 2026
The Washington State Department of Transportation advised drivers to expect delays and consider alternate routes.
Contributing: Julia Dallas, MyNorthwest
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