Westbound I-90 closed near George after collision
Westbound Interstate 90 was closed Tuesday near George after a two-vehicle collision.
GEORGE — A collision near George resulted in the closure of westbound Interstate-90 lanes Tuesday.
A Chevrolet Suburban reportedly collided with a semi-truck near milepost 143 in the westbound I-90 lane, according to Washington State Patrol spokesman Darren Wright.
The unidentified driver of the Suburban was injured and airlifted via MedStar helicopter to Confluence Health in Wenatchee.
As of 4:20 p.m. Tuesday, westbound I-90 was closed between Silica Road and George, with a detour available at exit 149 onto Frontage Road, Wright said.
It was not clear at press time when the road would be reopened.
— Staff report