Wednesday afternoon, a tree carried by the swollen river crashed into a southbound truck on State Route 207 near Coles Corner, injuring the 65-year-old Wenatchee driver, according to King5.
As reported by My Northwest, around 1 p.m. near SR 207 and Coles Corner, a truck driver was injured when a tree fell onto his vehicle, according to the Washington State Patrol. The incident underscores the dangers posed by severe weather in the region.
Evidence of the incident was clear; a photo showed the Ram's windshield with a massive hole. The nature's projectile left the injured man in need of medical attention, and he was promptly taken to Cascade Hospital, according to Daily Record News. The extensive flooding and downpour that characterized the day's weather contributed to the tree's unlikely journey from river to road.
King 5 has activated its First Alert system as the atmospheric river continues to drench the Pacific Northwest, causing major flooding and potential disruptions. The station’s weather team will provide updates to keep viewers safe. The incident highlights the unpredictability of weather and the need to stay alert.
Authorities are monitoring river levels as the community prepares for further impacts. Motorists are advised to drive cautiously and follow travel advisories.
