1 dead in Wednesday morning crash on state Route 3

Chelsea Krotzer; staff writer • Published February 13, 2013 Modified February 13, 2013

A person was killed in a two-car crash on state Route 3 in Mason County this morning, according to the Washington State Patrol.

A car crossed the center line while taking a curve, hitting another vehicle, according to Trooper Russ Winger.

One person was killed. Another was injured, but the extent of those injuries are unknown. They were taken to a hospital by ambulance, Winger said.

Troopers are at the scene on SR 3 at milepost 17. The road is blocked.

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