Olympia driver injured in wreck, but 10-month-old baby girl is OK, State Patrol says
A 53-year-old Montesano man is facing charges of driving under the influence and vehicular assault following a wreck near Elma Monday afternoon, according to Washington State Patrol.
A 23-year-old Olympia woman was injured in the crash, but her passenger, a 10-month-old baby girl, was not hurt, troopers say.
About 4:20 p.m. Monday, the Montesano man, driving a semi-trailer, was headed west on U.S. Highway 12 at the state Route 8 off ramp. The Olympia woman was headed south on Elma/McCleary Road entering eastbound U.S. 12.
Troopers say the truck driver attempted to make a left turn and crashed into her. The truck driver failed to yield, according to State Patrol.
The Olympia woman was taken to Summit Pacific Medical Center in Elma for her injuries.
This story was originally published January 7, 2025 at 11:02 AM.
