Collision on Mt. Baker Highway leaves one dead, one seriously injured

May 16, 2026, 12:32 PM | Updated: 12:49 pm

A two-vehicle crash on the Mt. Baker Highway just north of Deming has taken one person's life and left another person seriously hurt. (Photo courtesy of Washington State Patrol)

(Photo courtesy of Washington State Patrol)

BY TOM BROCK

KIRO Newsradio

A crash on the Mt. Baker Highway killed one person and injured another Saturday morning, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) confirmed.

WSP troopers reported the two-vehicle crash took place approximately four miles north of the town of Deming on SR 542.

The collision fully blocked the highway in both directions at milepost 19. Police are working to fully investigate the cause of the accident.

Traffic on SR 542 was blocked in both directions.

This is a developing story, check back for updates

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