Fatal Crash Involving Washington State Trooper on US 101

Two people are dead after their vehicle collided with a Washington State Patrol trooper who was responding to an emergency on Highway 101 in Shelton, Washington. The trooper, who was not seriously injured, was transported to a hospital as a precaution. The identities of the deceased, a man and a woman in their 60s, have not been released. The crash is under investigation, and drivers are advised to seek alternate routes as the area is expected to be closed for some time.