Shelton woman, Belfair man injured in separate DUI crashes in Mason County, troopers say

A 20-year-old Shelton woman and 47-year-old Belfair man were injured in separate crashes Wednesday in Mason County, according to Washington State Patrol. Both single-vehicle crashes involved drugs or alcohol, according to troopers.

The woman, who was a passenger in a Toyota pickup, was transported to Mason General Hospital just after 10 p.m.

A 21-year-old McCleary man was driving the pickup west on State Route 108, about six miles east of McCleary, when he drifted into the eastbound lane, left the road and collided with a stump on the shoulder.

The driver was not injured, but he also was taken to Mason General Hospital as a precaution. Charges are pending.

The 47-year-old Belfair man was transported to Harrison Hospital in Bremerton at about 4:30 p.m. after crashing on State Route 106, about six miles west of Belfair.

He was eastbound in his Chevrolet cargo van when he overcorrected on a curve, crossed into the westbound lane and hit a fence.

He was treated, released and charged with suspected DUI.

This story was originally published July 26, 2018 at 8:19 AM.