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SR 3 in Mason County reopens after deadly crash involving bicyclist

Feb 28, 2026, 5:30 AM | Updated: 12:42 pm

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Officers respond to a deadly crash on State Route 3. (Image courtesy of WSP)

(Image courtesy of WSP)

State Route 3 (SR 3) has reopened about ten miles northeast of Shelton, after it was fully blocked due to a deadly crash involving a vehicle and a bicyclist.

The highway was blocked between Anthony Road and Pickering Road, the Washington State Patrol reported Friday via X around 4 p.m.

The detour around the closure was from Mason Lake to Mason Benson.

WSP noted Washington State Department of Transportation crews were conducting traffic control.

“Our hearts go out to all of those affected by this tragic incident,” WSP stated.

Law enforcement is investigating whether the driver was impaired.

This is a developing story, check back for updates.

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