Saturday morning turned grim on State Route 2 east of Monroe, where a two-vehicle crash left the highway fully blocked, killing two people and seriously injuring another, according to authorities. Troopers and emergency crews swarmed the scene, working through the wreckage and trying to keep traffic moving as best they could. The collision shut down the route around milepost 18 near Sofie Road and quickly tangled morning commutes across Snohomish County. Officials said there was no estimate for when the road would reopen.
🚨SR2 MP18 (Sofie Rd) is fully blocked for a two vehicle collision. Sadly, there are two fatalities and one seriously injured. Please be patient while troopers on scene investigate this tragic collision. No ETA for the roadway to reopen. https://x.com/i/status/2045415772391145631
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) April 18, 2026
According to a post from WSDOT Traffic, SR 2 at milepost 18 by Sofie Road was “fully blocked” after a two-vehicle collision that left two people dead and one person seriously hurt. The message was a retweet of the Washington State Patrol District 7 account, which identified troopers as leading the investigation on the ground.
Where It Happened
The crash took place on U.S. 2 east of Monroe near the Sofie Road intersection, a stretch that has seen several serious collisions in recent years. Local coverage has repeatedly raised alarms about safety along this corridor, as detailed by HeraldNet.
Agency Records And Milepost Details
Highway listings from the state place the Sofie Road intersection just shy of milepost 17, which lines up with the agency’s reference to a closure near MP 18. In the official log, Sofie Road appears at about MP 16.98. That spot sits east of Monroe and west of Fern Bluff Road on a corridor heavily used by commuters and freight heading toward the Cascade foothills. WSDOT provides the milepost mapping for the area.
Investigation And Traffic
Washington State Patrol troopers from District 7 are leading the investigation, and officials have not yet released the names of those who died or a probable cause for the crash. Authorities reiterated there was no firm timeline for reopening the highway and urged drivers to brace for long delays while emergency responders and investigators finish their work at the scene. For official updates and contact information, the Washington State Patrol and local travel advisories remain the primary sources.
