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Multi-car collision near Conway, 1 dead

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CONWAY, Wash. — At least four cars collided near Conway, Washington on Thursday afternoon.

One person died, and three others suffered minor injuries -- including the driver of the causing vehicle.

The collision occurred at NB 1-5 at mile-point 221.

All lanes were blocked.

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The causing vehicle crossed over from the SB lanes -- and struck the victim vehicle head-on.
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According to police, the causing driver was a 19-year-old from Mount Vernon. 
A dog climbed down near her feet while she was driving. 
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The man who died was a 64-year-old from Issaquah. 
At around 5:50 p.m.., the scene was cleared.
Transportation officials were working to re-open I-5 in the area. 
Traffic along NB I-5 at SR 534 -- approaching Mt. Vernon -- was still backed up by about seven miles.
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