2-Car Collision on North Killion Road Injures 4 People

Four Injured in Collision Involving Yelm Police Vehicle

Yelm, WA (June 10, 2025) — Four people sustained injuries Saturday evening after a two-vehicle collision on North Killion Road, involving a Yelm police patrol vehicle.

According to the Washington State Patrol, the crash happened around 6:30 p.m. when a 28-year-old driver attempted to turn from North Killion Road Southeast onto State Route 510 Alternate. Investigators said the driver failed to yield and collided with an eastbound Yelm Police Department patrol vehicle operated by a 36-year-old officer.

The driver, his 74-year-old passenger, the police officer, and a passenger riding in the patrol vehicle all suffered injuries. Emergency crews transported the four individuals to Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia for treatment.

Authorities have not released the identity of the passenger in the patrol vehicle. Investigators also noted that the officer was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.

The collision blocked the roadway for more than two hours while crews cleared the scene and conducted an investigation.

Keeping the Road Safe is Everyone’s Responsibility

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