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Westbound SR 18 reopens at Tiger Mountain after semi-truck crash

Jun 24, 2026, 6:55 AM | Updated: 10:22 am

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The semi-truck in a ditch after crashing on westbound SR 18 on Tiger Mountain. (Photo courtesy of WSDOT)

(Photo courtesy of WSDOT)

Westbound SR 18 has reopened at Tiger Mountain after a collision with a semi-truck, the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) confirmed.

The closure started at milepost 24. Additionally, eastbound and westbound I-90 to westbound SR 18 was also blocked due to this incident.

The closure started just before 4 a.m. and reopened by approximately 8 a.m.

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