SR 18 reopens in both directions after fatal crash

May 27, 2026, 12:56 PM | Updated: 4:56 pm

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SR 18 has reopened in both directions after a fatal crash Wednesday.

The highway was closed due to a collision involving a semi-truck and a vehicle, Eastside Fire and Rescue reported around 12:30 p.m.

Fire crews responded to the scene near milepost 21.

Eastside Fire and Rescue was caring for a patient, who later died.

EF&R is responding to a rescue collision involving a semi truck and a vehicle on SR 18 near MP 21. Both directions are closed at this time. Please be patient while crews care for a single patient. pic.twitter.com/EyAc2EQPRa

— Eastside Fire & Rescue (@EastsideFire) May 27, 2026

The scene was turned over to the Washington State Patrol for investigation.

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SR 18 reopens in both directions after fatal crash

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