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.