Freeland, WA : Three injured in a two-car crash on Highway 525 in Freeland Monday on September 15, 2014

At least three people were hurt in a two-car crash in Freeland on Monday. The accident occurred shortly before 5 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 525 and Bush Point Road, according to the Washington State Patrol. A 2002 Toyota Prius with two occupants was southbound on the state route and passing through the intersection when it collided with a 2004 Toyota Avalon, which also had two occupants. The Avalon was northbound on the highway and making a left turn onto Bush Point Road when the accident occurred, Washington State Patrol Trooper Larry Provoncha said. He confirmed that three people were transported to Whidbey General Hospital with injuries, but their status could not be confirmed by press time Tuesday as state police had not released their identities. “It doesn’t sound like it’s life-threatening at this point,” said Provoncha, from the scene of the accident. Their identities could not be determined from hospital officials due to federal privacy laws. Fire district emergency responders said a fourth person was also taken to the hospital, but it appeared it was largely as a precautionary measure. Both vehicles were heavily damaged in the accident, one so much so that firefighters had to use special tools to extricate a passenger. Provoncha said the accident was still under investigation, but it appeared failure to yield was the cause of the collision. He said speed did not appear to be a factor in the accident. The crash closed one lane of traffic, with some motorists being detoured to Honeymoon Bay Road, for about one hour. Source : Highway collision leaves three hurt