FedEx truck crashes into trees near Tiger Mountain Summit, all lanes back open

Oct 29, 2025, 8:55 AM | Updated: 4:36 pm

A photo of the FedEx truck collision near Tiger Mountain Summit. (Photo courtesy of the Washington State Patrol)

(Photo courtesy of the Washington State Patrol)

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A semi-truck driver drove off the roadway and into a patch of trees near Tiger Mountain Summit early Wednesday morning, causing lane closures and lengthy delays.

At approximately 6:00 a.m., Eastside Fire & Rescue (EFR) responded to the collision on westbound State Route 18 (SR 18) near MP 25, where the driver had sustained serious injuries, EFR announced.

FedEx driver injured after colliding with Tiger Mountain Summit trees

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) updated around 3 p.m. that all lanes were back open on SR 18 near Tiger Mountain Summit.

UPDATE 7: On westbound SR 18 at Tiger Mountain Summit (MP 25), the collision is now only blocking the right lane.

Continue to expect delays and drive with caution. https://t.co/do6lWnHRma pic.twitter.com/FdYhnlo5j5

— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) October 29, 2025

At 10:36 a.m., Washington State Patrol (WSP) Trooper Rick Johnson stated that the westbound 18 remained closed as crews are continuing to pull the FedEx truck out of the roadside.

WB 18 still closed. Crews working hard to get the roadway clear. pic.twitter.com/N4hsew0zbJ

— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) October 29, 2025

Johnson revealed the driver had lacerations and a bump on the head, with extended traffic delays as the truck continues to be removed from the ditch.

The driver of the truck was transported to a nearby hospital.

At 8:36 a.m., WSDOT noted all lanes of WB SR 18 were fully blocked again. Officials advised travelers to seek alternate routes and expect delays throughout the area.

UPDATE 4: WB SR 18 is fully blocked again after a collision at Tiger Mountain Summit (MP 25). Seek alternate routes if you can and expect delays. https://t.co/B6HobMdrGC

— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) October 29, 2025

WSDOT posted an update at 7:38 a.m., noting the right lane of westbound SR 18 was blocked after a lane was previously reopened. Travelers were advised to expect delays throughout the area.

UPDATE 3: Back to just the right lane of WB SR 18 blocked at Tiger Mountain Summit (MP 25). Continue to expect delays in the area. https://t.co/qfaR1T8hzJ pic.twitter.com/7WuHpIlbkX

— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) October 29, 2025

WSDOT previously posted on social media that a downed tree was fully blocking travel while crews worked to clear the roadway.

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