Shocking Rollover Crash on Interstate 5 Injures 2 People [Whatcom County, WA]

Whatcom County, WA (June 28, 2025) — Two people sustained injuries in a rollover crash on Interstate 5 on Wednesday evening in a construction zone near Lake Samish in Whatcom County.

According to the Washington State Patrol, an 83-year-old man was driving northbound around 7:45 p.m. when he failed to merge properly while approaching the construction area near the North Lake Samish exit. His vehicle struck a barrier and overturned.

Emergency responders transported the driver to Harborview Medical Center, while his 57-year-old passenger was taken to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center for treatment.

Investigators said drugs and alcohol did not contribute to the crash. The northbound lanes of I-5 remained partially closed and fully reopened shortly after 11:30 p.m.

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