Deputies search for man who fled crash injuring 2

LYNNWOOD, Wash. — Snohomish County Sheriff’s deputies said they are searching for a 24-year-old man who fled the scene of a crash that injured two people about 8 a.m. Wednesday in Lynnwood.

The crash closed down Larch Way near 178th Street Southwest.

Deputies said they attempted a traffic stop in another area, but the man sped away.

Police said the man swerved around a truck into oncoming traffic and crashed into a car. Then, the scene on foot, law enforcement said.

The people injured in the crash were transported to a nearby hospital, deputies said.

Martha Lake Elementary and Alderwood Middle School, which are in the area, were placed on modified lockdown as deputies searched for the man, law enforcement said.

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Deputies said they were unable to track down the man using a  K-9. Containment of the area was lifted.

There is no word on a suspect description.

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