A Mason County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle was involved in a two-vehicle collision on Highway 3 Tuesday that sent two people to the hospital.
According to the Washington State Patrol, about 3:45 PM, the Sheriff’s SUV was southbound on State Route 3 with lights and sirens activated. Near the intersection with Island View Road, the patrol SUV entered the northbound lane of SR-3 and was struck by a northbound Mustang. The Mustang ended up on the northbound shoulder. The patrol vehicle came to rest blocking the southbound lane of the highway.
The 39-year-old Bermerton man driving the Mustang and the 36-year-old Mason County Sheriff’s Deputy were both transported to Mason General Hospital in Shelton.
Both vehicles were totaled. The cause of the collision is under investigation,