WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. - A suspected DUI driver was taken into custody after a deadly wrong-way crash overnight in Whatcom County.
Before 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, troopers responded to a crash involving multiple cars on southbound I-5 near Nulle Road.
According to troopers, a car was traveling the wrong way and struck another car head-on.
Investigators said the driver of the car that was struck died at the scene.
Troopers said the other driver was injured and taken to St. Joe’s Hospital. She was later taken into custody and suspected of driving under the influence.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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