Trooper involved in crash snarling Highway 2 traffic near Lake Stevens
Feb 3, 2016, 7:00 AM | Updated: 7:19 am
A Washington State trooper suffered minor injuries after a crash on westbound Highway 2 out of Lake Stevens. (WSDOT)
(WSDOT)
A flipped vehicle is causing significant backups on westbound Highway 2 out of Lake Stevens.
KIRO Radio’s Chris Sullivan reports the right lane is blocked and drivers are reporting hour-long delays.
It is a “nightmare scenario,” Sullivan said.
The Washington State Department of Transportation reports the backups are back to State Route 9.
WB US 2 Update: backups are all the way to SR 9. Avoid the area as the investigation is still underway. pic.twitter.com/s7xfNkC01D
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) February 3, 2016
A Washington State trooper was involved in the crash. The trooper suffered minor injuries, according to Sergeant Mark Francis.
Hwy 2 collision involving trooper is minor injuries. Trooper transported. Should be clearing next 30-45 min
— Sgt. Mark Francis (@wspd7pio) February 3, 2016
The crash occurred after a car changed lanes in front of the trooper, KIRO 7 reports. The car changing lanes then flipped.
The crash is expected to clear around 7:30 a.m.
