COVINGTON, Wash. — A 21-month-old baby died in a car crash Monday on State Route 18, just west of SR 169 in Covington, caused by a wrong-way DUI driver, according to the WSP.
According to a press release from Washington State Patrol (WSP) released on Monday night, a 19-year-old man from Federal Way was traveling westbound on State Route 18, crossed the median, and struck a vehicle traveling eastbound.
A 27-year-old woman from Kent was driving the eastbound vehicle with only one passenger, a baby, in the car.
According to the press release, the baby was wearing a seatbelt but was pronounced dead at the scene. Both drivers were flown to Harborview Medical Center via LifeFlight helicopter.
The driver of the causing vehicle, the 19-year-old, was charged with driving under the influence, vehicular homicide, and vehicular assault.
WSP closed the roadway in both directions for about four hours as the helicopter landed, and emergency responders and police worked to investigate and clear the scene.
A GoFundMe was created to support the family after this incident. To donate, click here.
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