WSP investigates deadly crash on US 2 in Douglas County

Deadly car crash on US 2 near Orondo

The Washington State Patrol is investigating what lead up to a deadly two-car crash that happened in Douglas County Friday afternoon.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wash. - The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is investigating a deadly two-car crash that happened on Highway 2 near Orondo Friday afternoon.

According to the Orondo Fire Department (OFD), crews responded to a crash at around 2:40 p.m. involving an SUV and a semi-truck. Authorities say the crash happened just one mile south of Orondo.

Douglas County Fire Department

Upon arrival, crews immediately treated the patients, and worked to contain a diesel spill from the semi-truck's fuel tanks. Firefighters were able to plug the diesel leak by using patching putty.

At least one person died in the crash.

Further information is limited at this time, check back for updates.