Wreck on Highway 101 injures 3 east of Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Three people were injured today in a two-car wreck on U.S. Highway 101 just east of Port Angeles, the State Patrol said.

Richard B. Gritman, 78, of Sequim was traveling west when the 2000 Toyota Camry he was driving was struck by a 2005 Hyundai Elantra driven by Sarah A. Enges, 30, of Sequim at about 2:54 p.m.

Troopers said Enges had attempted to turn left across the highway from Gales Street when the cars collided in the westbound lanes.

Gritman and a passenger, Patricia Gritman, 73, of Sequim were taken to Olympic Medical Center.

Patricia Gritman was being evaluated at the Port Angeles hospital shortly after 6 p.m.

Richard Gritman was not listed as a patient, an OMC nursing supervisor said.

Enges was injured but not transported by medical aid.

A 2-year-old girl who was riding with Enges was not injured, the State Patrol said.

All four individuals involved in the wreck were wearing seat belts.

Drugs or alcohol were not involved, according to a State Patrol news release.

Enges was cited for failure to yield right of way, driving without insurance and driving with a suspended licence, troopers said.

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