LAKE STEVENS, Wash. — The Washington State Patrol (WSP) says a 72-year-old man died in a crash on State Route 9 near Lake Stevens on Wednesday afternoon.
The crash happened on Wednesday afternoon near 84th Street Northeast and milepost 21.
A WSP report says the man’s car lost control heading northbound on SR 9 and collided with an oncoming semi truck.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene and a 72-year-old woman in the car was injured.
The driver of the semi-truck was not injured, according to WSP.
Some photos from the scene. Since a commercial motor vehicle was involved, troopers from the Commercial Vehicle Division are on scene to assist in the investigation. The roadway will be closed for at least the next couple of hours.
— Trooper Kelsey Harding (@wspd7pio) April 15, 2026
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