SR 18 in Covington reopens following fatal DUI crash

Troopers investigate deadly crash on SR 18

All lanes of State Route 18 are currently blocked in Covington due to a fatal crash.

COVINGTON, Wash. - All lanes of State Route 18 have reopened in Covington following a fatal DUI crash on Monday.

The collision happened around 3:15 p.m. near State Route 169. According to Washington State Patrol, a 21-month-old baby died, and both drivers were hospitalized.

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) said around 7:30 p.m. that all lanes of SR 18 were back open. The highway was initially blocked in both directions, as a Life Flight helicopter landed at the scene.

According to WSP Public Information Officer Trooper Rick Johnson, the causing driver crossed over from SR 18's westbound lanes and struck a vehicle going eastbound.

The 21-month-old baby that died was in the vehicle going eastbound. Both drivers were injured and flown to local hospitals via Life Flight.

Investigators say the causing driver, a 19-year-old man, was arrested for DUI, vehicular homicide, and vehicular assault.