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One killed in crash on Old Highway 99 near Tenino

One man was killed in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning on Old Highway 99, according to the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office.
One man was killed in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning on Old Highway 99, according to the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office. Thurston County Sheriff’s Office

One man was killed in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning on Old Highway 99 near Tenino, according to the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office.

The man was driving northbound when he crossed the center line and hit a southbound vehicle head-on, according to Sgt. Carla Carter. The driver of the southbound vehicle was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center.

The crash occurred at about 8 a.m.

Old Highway 99 was reopened by noon at Tilley Road and Violet Prairie Road while the crash investigation continue.

Abby Spegman: 360-704-6869

This story was originally published July 4, 2017 at 9:55 AM with the headline "One killed in crash on Old Highway 99 near Tenino."

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