Reportedly, a civilian driver involved was traveling eastbound on East Axton Road and drove through a stop sign. The deputy was driving southbound on Hannegan Road and struck the other vehicle
Whatcom County, Wash. – Authorities are investigating a two-vehicle collision involving a Whatcom County Sheriff's Car near an intersection in Whatcom County Tuesday morning.
The Washington State Patrol said the accident happened at around 8:10 a.m. near East Axton and Hannegan Roads.
Reportedly, a civilian driver involved was traveling eastbound on East Axton Road and drove through a stop sign. The deputy was driving southbound on Hannegan Road and struck the other vehicle.
Both drivers were hospitalized at Peace Health St. Joseph Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
Sections of East Axton and Hannegan roads were closed for several hours during the crash investigation but have since reopened.
No additional details about the accident was provided.
An investigation is ongoing.
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