3-year-old critically injured in multi-vehicle crash in Federal Way

FEDERAL WAY, WA – A 3-year-old was severely hurt in a multi-vehicle crash in Federal Way on Friday night, according to Q13 FOX and the Washington State Patrol.

Here are two pics from the collision WB 18 just east of I-5. A total of 4 vehicles involved. The vehicle on the left is the causing. A three year old from the vehicle on the right is in critical condition. No impairment detected for causing driver. Please be patient. pic.twitter.com/QlEmvJRM4y

— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) March 13, 2021

The accident happened on westbound State Route 18, east of I-5, at about 7 p.m., when the driver of a white Chevrolet SUV reportedly struck three vehicles that were stopped in traffic.

A 3-year-old child riding in a silver sedan was taken to the hospital with critical, life-threatening wounds.

It is unclear if anyone else was hurt in the crash.

At this time, authorities do not believe that the at-fault driver was under the influence.

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