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1 airlifted, 2 others injured in Mason County crash Wednesday

A 21-year-old Shelton man was listed in satisfactory condition at Harborview Medical Center Wednesday afternoon after an early morning crash on State Route 3 in Mason County, Washington State Patrol says.

Two other men involved in the crash also were injured and transported to nearby hospitals.

About 4 a.m., a 50-year-old Grapeview man was driving west on Grapeview Loop Road at State Route 3 and failed to yield at a stop sign, according to a State Patrol press memo. The man pulled out in front of the car the 21-year-old was driving on State Route 3 with his 19-year-old passenger, and the two collided.

All three men were wearing seat belts. The State Patrol suspects drugs or alcohol were a factor in the crash.

The roadway was partially closed for four hours Wednesday to allow for an investigation.

This story was originally published October 23, 2019 at 2:19 PM.

Sara Gentzler
The Olympian
Sara Gentzler joined The Olympian in June 2019 as a county and courts reporter. She now covers Washington state government for The Olympian, The News Tribune, The Bellingham Herald, and Tri-City Herald. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Creighton University.
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