Three Teens Injured in Mount Baker Highway Rollover

DEMING, Wash. — Three teenagers suffered injuries early Tuesday after a car left Mount Baker Highway near Hatchery Road, struck a utility pole and rolled into a field.

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The Washington State Patrol reported that the collision happened at about 12:49 a.m. July 28 near milepost 21. WSP indicated that investigators suspect drugs or alcohol may have been involved. However, the agency listed the cause as under investigation and released no additional details.

“There is no current ETA on when all lanes will reopen. Plan for delays in the area.”

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Car Struck Pole and Rolled

According to WSP, a 17-year-old Maple Falls boy drove a 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit east on SR 542 before leaving the roadway.

The car struck a pole along the eastbound shoulder, rolled and came to rest in a field. WSP listed the vehicle as totaled.

The driver and his two passengers, a 15-year-old Deming boy and a 16-year-old Maple Falls boy, all suffered injuries. Emergency crews transported the three teens to St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham.

All three wore seat belts, according to the report. WSP did not report any deaths.

Utility Work Delays Reopening

The collision initially blocked all eastbound and westbound lanes of the Mount Baker Highway at Hatchery Road. Crews later began alternating traffic through the area.

WSDOT then turned traffic control over to Puget Sound Energy so utility crews could complete repairs before reopening every lane.

Drivers should seek alternate routes when possible and expect delays near milepost 21. WSP continues to investigate the collision.

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