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Crash #2021530551 Crash #2021530551
Fatalities 1
State WASHINGTON
County WHATCOM
City FERNDALE
Date Dec. 21, 2021
Time 4:10 p.m.
Google Maps(48.8508861, -122.5799417)
Street Name 1 I-5
Street Name 2 nan
WeatherSleet or Hail
Number of Vehicles 3
Number of Vehicles in Transport 3
Number of Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles 3
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles in Transport 3
Number of Persons in Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Nonmotorists 0
Route Signing Interstate
Rural / Urban Urban
Functional System Interstate
Road Owner State Highway Agency
National Highway System Part of the National Highway System
Special Jurisdiction No Special Jurisdiction (Includes National Forests Since 2008)
Milepoint 2629
First Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Manner of Collision Angle
At Intersection No
Relation to Junction Non-Junction
Type of Intersection Not an Intersection
Relation to Road On Roadway
Work Zone None
Light Condition Dusk
Atmospheric Condition Sleet, Hail
School Bus Related False
Rail Grade Crossing ID 0000000
Arrived At Hospital Hour 88
Arrived at Hospital Minute 88
Crash Related FactorNone Noted
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Persons

Person #1 in Vehicle #1 Person #1 in Vehicle #1
Age 66 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityFatal Injury (K)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseNone Used/Not Applicable
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedDeployed - Front
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNot Reported
Alcohol Test GivenTest Given
Alcohol Test TypeBlood Test
Alcohol Test Result0.0
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedTest Given
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteDied at Scene
Month of DeathDecember
Day of Death21
Year of Death2021
Hour of Death16
Minute of Death10
Lag Hours0
Lag Minutes0
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNo
HispanicNon-Hispanic
Race White
Person Related Factor None Noted
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Person #1 in Vehicle #2 Person #1 in Vehicle #2
Age 22 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityNo Apparent Injury (O)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseShoulder and Lap Belt Used
Restraint System MisuseNo Indication of Misuse
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedDeployed - Combination
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNot Reported
Alcohol Test GivenTest Not Given
Alcohol Test TypeNot Tested for Alcohol
Alcohol Test ResultNone Given
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedTest Not Given
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNot Aplicable
HispanicNot a Fatality (Not Applicable)
Race Not a Fatality (Not Applicable)
Person Related Factor None Noted
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Person #1 in Vehicle #3 Person #1 in Vehicle #3
Age 48 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityNo Apparent Injury (O)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseShoulder and Lap Belt Used
Restraint System MisuseNo Indication of Misuse
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedDeployed - Front
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNot Reported
Alcohol Test GivenTest Not Given
Alcohol Test TypeNot Tested for Alcohol
Alcohol Test ResultNone Given
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedTest Not Given
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNot Aplicable
HispanicNot a Fatality (Not Applicable)
Race Not a Fatality (Not Applicable)
Person Related Factor None Noted
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Moving Vehicles

Vehicle #1 Vehicle #1
Fatalities 1
Number of Occupants 1
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Subaru
Body Type Auto-Based Pickup
NCSA Model 44
Registration State Washington
Registered Vehicle Owner Driver (in This Crash) Was Registered Owner
VIN 4S4BT63C0651
Model Year 2006
VPIC Make ID 523
VPIC Model ID 2319
VPIC Body Class Pickup
Body Class Not Applicable
Lower Weight Rating Class 1: 6,000 lbs or less (2,722 kg or less)
Upper Weight Rating Class 1: 6,000 lbs or less (2,722 kg or less)
Vehicle Trailing No Trailers
Jackknife Not an Articulated Vehicle
Motor Carrier ID 0
Vehicle Configuration Not Applicable
Cargo Body Type Not Applicable
Bus Use Not a Bus
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 70
Travel Speed 0
Underride / Override Not Reported
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location No Rollover
Initial Contact Point 9 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Fire Occurence False
Automated Driving System Present Not Reported
Automated Driving System Level Not Reported
Automated Driving System Engaged Not Reported
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Washington
Driver Zip Code 98244
Non CDL License Type Full Driver License
Non CDL License Status Valid
CDL License Status Valid
CDL Endorsements No Endorsements Required for This Vehicle
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Valid License for This Class Vehicle
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions No Restrictions or Not Applicable
Driver Height 72
Driver Weight 245
Previous Recorded Crashes 0
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) 0
Previous BAC Suspensions 0
Previous Other Suspensions 0
Previous DWI 0
Previous Speeding Convictions 2
Previous Other Moving Violations 0
Month of Oldest Violation October
Year of Oldest Violation 2018
Month of Newest Violation April
Year of Newest Violation 2019
Speeding Related No
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Divided, Positive Median Barrier
Total Lanes in Roadway Two Lanes
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Level
Roadway Surface Type Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
Roadway Surface Condition Ice/Frost
Traffic Control Device No Controls
Traffic Control Device Functioning No Controls
Pre Event Movement Stopped in Roadway
Critical Precrash Event THIS VEHICLE LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO: Poor Road Conditions (Puddle, Pothole, Ice, etc.)
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver No Avoidance Maneuver
Precrash Stability Tracking
Pre-impact Location Stayed on Roadway, but Left Original Travel Lane
Crash Type CATEGORY III: SAME TRAFFICWAY, OPPOSITE DIRECTION - CONFIGURATION I: SIDESWIPE/ANGLE - Specifics Other
Vehicle Related Factor None Noted
Driver Related Factor Ice, Water, Snow, Slush, Sand, Dirt, Oil, Wet Leaves on Road
Driver Related Factor Over Correcting
Visibility Obstructions No Obstruction Noted
Moving Violations None
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid Driver Did Not Maneuver to Avoid
Vehicle Factors None Noted
Damaged Areas 1 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 2 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 5 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 6 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 7 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 8 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 9 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 10 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 11 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
Driver Distracted Distracted by Outside Person, Object or Event
Driver Impaired Not Reported
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Vehicle #2 Vehicle #2
Fatalities 0
Number of Occupants 1
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Lexus
Body Type 4-Door Sedan/Hardtop
NCSA Model 35
Registration State Washington
Registered Vehicle Owner Driver (in This Crash) Was Registered Owner
VIN JTHCK2628620
Model Year 2006
VPIC Make ID 515
VPIC Model ID 2184
VPIC Body Class Sedan/Saloon
Body Class Not Applicable
Lower Weight Rating Class 1: 6,000 lbs or less (2,722 kg or less)
Upper Weight Rating Class 1: 6,000 lbs or less (2,722 kg or less)
Vehicle Trailing No Trailers
Jackknife Not an Articulated Vehicle
Motor Carrier ID 0
Vehicle Configuration Not Applicable
Cargo Body Type Not Applicable
Bus Use Not a Bus
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 70
Travel Speed Unknown
Underride / Override Not Reported
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location No Rollover
Initial Contact Point 12 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Fire Occurence False
Automated Driving System Present Not Reported
Automated Driving System Level Not Reported
Automated Driving System Engaged Not Reported
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Washington
Driver Zip Code 98248
Non CDL License Type Full Driver License
Non CDL License Status Valid
CDL License Status No Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
CDL Endorsements No Endorsements Required for This Vehicle
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Valid License for This Class Vehicle
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions No Restrictions or Not Applicable
Driver Height 64
Driver Weight 154
Previous Recorded Crashes 0
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) 0
Previous BAC Suspensions 0
Previous Other Suspensions 0
Previous DWI 0
Previous Speeding Convictions 1
Previous Other Moving Violations 1
Month of Oldest Violation June
Year of Oldest Violation 2021
Month of Newest Violation December
Year of Newest Violation 2021
Speeding Related Yes, Too Fast for Conditions
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Divided, Positive Median Barrier
Total Lanes in Roadway Two Lanes
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Level
Roadway Surface Type Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
Roadway Surface Condition Ice/Frost
Traffic Control Device No Controls
Traffic Control Device Functioning No Controls
Pre Event Movement Going Straight
Critical Precrash Event OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE IN LANE Other Vehicle Stopped
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver Unknown/Not Reported
Precrash Stability Tracking
Pre-impact Location Stayed in Original Travel Lane
Crash Type CATEGORY III: SAME TRAFFICWAY, OPPOSITE DIRECTION - CONFIGURATION I: SIDESWIPE/ANGLE - Specifics Other
Vehicle Related Factor None Noted
Driver Related Factor Ice, Water, Snow, Slush, Sand, Dirt, Oil, Wet Leaves on Road
Visibility Obstructions No Obstruction Noted
Moving Violations None
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid Not Reported
Vehicle Factors None Noted
Damaged Areas 1 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 2 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 10 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 11 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
Driver Distracted Distracted by Outside Person, Object or Event
Driver Impaired Not Reported
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Vehicle #3 Vehicle #3
Fatalities 0
Number of Occupants 1
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Chevrolet
Body Type Light Pickup
NCSA Model 473
Registration State Washington
Registered Vehicle Owner Driver (in This Crash) Was Registered Owner
VIN 1GCCS1366581
Model Year 2005
VPIC Make ID 467
VPIC Model ID 4086
VPIC Body Class Pickup
Body Class Not Applicable
Lower Weight Rating Class 1: 6,000 lbs or less (2,722 kg or less)
Upper Weight Rating Class 1: 6,000 lbs or less (2,722 kg or less)
Vehicle Trailing No Trailers
Jackknife Not an Articulated Vehicle
Motor Carrier ID 0
Vehicle Configuration Not Applicable
Cargo Body Type Not Applicable
Bus Use Not a Bus
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 70
Travel Speed Unknown
Underride / Override Not Reported
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location No Rollover
Initial Contact Point Left-Front Side
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Guardrail Face
Fire Occurence False
Automated Driving System Present Not Reported
Automated Driving System Level Not Reported
Automated Driving System Engaged Not Reported
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Washington
Driver Zip Code 98226
Non CDL License Type Full Driver License
Non CDL License Status Valid
CDL License Status No Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
CDL Endorsements No Endorsements Required for This Vehicle
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Valid License for This Class Vehicle
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions No Restrictions or Not Applicable
Driver Height 65
Driver Weight 140
Previous Recorded Crashes 0
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) 0
Previous BAC Suspensions 0
Previous Other Suspensions 0
Previous DWI 0
Previous Speeding Convictions 0
Previous Other Moving Violations 1
Month of Oldest Violation July
Year of Oldest Violation 2018
Month of Newest Violation July
Year of Newest Violation 2018
Speeding Related Yes, Too Fast for Conditions
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Divided, Positive Median Barrier
Total Lanes in Roadway Two Lanes
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Level
Roadway Surface Type Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
Roadway Surface Condition Ice/Frost
Traffic Control Device No Controls
Traffic Control Device Functioning No Controls
Pre Event Movement Going Straight
Critical Precrash Event THIS VEHICLE LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO: Poor Road Conditions (Puddle, Pothole, Ice, etc.)
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver Unknown/Not Reported
Precrash Stability Tracking
Pre-impact Location Departed Roadway
Crash Type CATEGORY VI: MISCELLANEOUS - Other Crash Type
Vehicle Related Factor None Noted
Driver Related Factor Ice, Water, Snow, Slush, Sand, Dirt, Oil, Wet Leaves on Road
Visibility Obstructions No Obstruction Noted
Moving Violations None
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid Not Reported
Vehicle Factors None Noted
Damaged Areas 1 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 2 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 10 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 11 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
Driver Distracted Distracted by Outside Person, Object or Event
Driver Impaired Not Reported
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Crash Events

Event #1 Event #1
VehicleVehicle #2
Area Of Impact12 O'Clock
Sequence of EventsMotor Vehicle In-Transport
Vehicle Vehicle #1
Area Of Impact9 O'Clock
Event #2 Event #2
VehicleVehicle #3
Area Of ImpactNon-Harmful Event
Sequence of EventsRan off Road - Left
Event #3 Event #3
VehicleVehicle #3
Area Of ImpactLeft-Front Side
Sequence of EventsGuardrail Face
Event #4 Event #4
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNon-Harmful Event
Sequence of EventsRe-Entering Highway
Event #5 Event #5
VehicleVehicle #3
Area Of Impact12 O'Clock
Sequence of EventsMotor Vehicle In-Transport
Vehicle Vehicle #1
Area Of Impact12 O'Clock

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