According to the Washington State Patrol, a motorcycle crash occurred near the Alger exit at around 12:26 p.m.
The crash happened when the Washington State Department of Transportation was replacing some guardrails.
According to the officials, the crash involved two motorcycles and a 2019 Ford Transit Van.
The Van driver was 21-year-old Kevin A. Maroquin Guevara from Bellingham. He failed to yield to the motorcyclists and crashed from behind.
Officials reported that a 39-year-old victim and a 79-year-old man were rushed to the hospital with serious injuries.
Deputies stated that the motorcyclists were wearing a helmet.
The officials are investigating whether drugs or alcohol played a factor in the crash.
No additional information regarding the crash was provided by the Deputies.
September 2, 2022.
Source: Bellingham Herald.