Unbuckled driver dies after failing to yield on US 101, 2 others hospitalized

A fatal two-vehicle rollover crash killed one person and hospitalized two others Tuesday afternoon on U.S. Highway 101 in Clallam County.

Troopers noted that while heading east, the driver of a Toyota Scion tried to turn left onto Pierce Road but failed to yield to oncoming traffic, according to KIRO 7.

A Subaru Outback slammed into the Scion, sending both vehicles rolling into a ditch. Officials said drugs and alcohol may have contributed to the crash. 

Fatal rollover crash on US 101 prompts full highway closure

The collision shut down both directions of the highway as emergency crews rushed to the scene. One of the vehicles caught fire, but firefighters contained the flames to the engine compartment. One person was airlifted to a nearby hospital with serious injuries.

In an update posted on social media, Washington State Patrol Trooper Katherine Weatherwax confirmed the crash had turned fatal.

“Unfortunately, this has turned into a fatal collision,” Weatherwax wrote on social media. “Our hearts go out to all of those affected by this tragic incident.”

🚨#ClallamCounty: US 101 at Pierce Rd is fully blocked for a two car rollover serious injury collision. One occupant has been airlifted. One vehicle caught fire & was contained inside the engine compartment. @wsdot_tacoma is en route, please use caution while we investigate pic.twitter.com/4nLUAQbpk6

— Trooper Katherine Weatherwax (@wspd8pio) October 22, 2025

The driver of the Toyota Scion died after being airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Troopers revealed the driver was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision.

Both the driver and passenger of the Subaru were taken to Olympic Medical Center. No information has been released regarding the severity of their injuries. Troopers noted that both occupants of the Subaru were wearing seatbelts.

The Washington State Department of Transportation responded to assist with the closure and traffic control.

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