The six workers suffered injuries and were transported to a hospital for treatment and as of Tuesday all had been discharged
Vancouver, Wash. – Authorities are investigating a suspected DUI car crash that sent six WSDOT workers to hospital Sunday night in Vancouver.
According to the authorities, the wreck happened at around 9:40 p.m. on January 21 on Interstate 5.
An alleged drunk driver crashed into a worker's truck.
The six workers suffered injuries and were transported to a hospital for treatment and as of Tuesday all had been discharged.
The Washington State Patrol arrested the driver on suspicion of DUI and vehicular assault.
Additional information about the wreck was not provided.
An investigation is ongoing.
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