By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter
CHEHALIS – State Route 6 west of Chehalis is closed in both directions as troopers investigate a double-fatality collision.
Firefighters called at 4:50 p.m. to the scene at Highway 603 immediately confirmed the deaths of two occupants and found one patient in serious condition, according to Lewis County Fire District 6.
District spokesperson DJ Hammer indicates that person was transported to Providence Centralia Hospital.
The initial reports of the two-vehicle accident suggested it may have been head-on or it may have been a T-bone incident, according to Hammer.
The Washington State Patrol is on the scene conducting its investigation.
State Route 6 is expected to remain shut down for the next few hours.
Further details were not readily available. More information will be reported when available.