Wreck temporarily blocks traffic on Marine Drive in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Eastbound traffic on Marine Drive at Cedar Street was blocked for 15 minutes early Tuesday afternoon after a two-car wreck.

A juvenile driver, who was not identified because of her age, drove a Toyota Camry sedan into the back of a pickup truck, Port Angeles Sgt. Jason Viada said.

Her car was rendered undriveable, and she was sent to Olympic Medical Center with possible neck injuries, he said.

The driver of the pickup was not hurt, he said.

Viada said the teenager was cited for following too closely.

Viada said the collision occurred after the driver of the pickup truck stopped for a pedestrian in the Marine Drive-Cedar Street crosswalk.

“People who were arriving at the bottom of the truck route headed toward Sequim were blocked and couldn’t get through,” Viada said.

Viada said he used his vehicle to push the Camry to the side of the roadway.

The truck was driven away from the scene.

Viada said Port Angeles Fire Department personnel transported the girl to OMC for treatment.

“She did not appear to be bleeding, she did not appear to be in pain, but she seemed to be upset and worried,” Viada said.

He said he did not know her condition at OMC. Hospitals will not release the conditions of patients without identification.

More in News

Volunteers serve up a full breakfast on Christmas morning, for the Third Community Breakfast at the Fred Lewis Scout Cabin in Port Townsend put on by the Reach Out Community Organization, a homeless advocacy program. A full breakfast was served to about 150 people during the morning. On the serving line are, from the back, Rose Maerone, Marie France and Susan Papps. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Festive breakfast

Volunteers serve up a full breakfast on Christmas morning, for the Third… Continue reading

Growler analysis report complete

Environmental Impact Statement and recommendations released

x
Home Fund subsidizes rent at Woodley Place

Bayside renovates 17 units at former hotel for supportive housing

To honor outgoing Hospital Commission Chair Jill Buhler Rienstra, Jefferson Healthcare dedicated a courtyard to her in December. Buhler Rienstra stands on the left, Jefferson Healthcare Chief Executive Officer Mike Glenn on the right.
Thirty-year hospital commissioner retires

Her career saw the hospital grow, improve

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: County boards to meet next week

The Jefferson and Clallam boards of county commissioners and the city of… Continue reading

Four members elected to Port Angeles chamber board

Four people have been elected to the Port Angeles… Continue reading

Port Townsend Mayor David Faber with wife Laura Faber and daughter Mira Faber at this year’s tree lighting ceremony. (Craig Wester)
Outgoing mayor reflects on the role

Addressing infrastructure and approaching affordable housing

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Active, seen in 2019, returned to Port Angeles on Sunday after it seized about $41.3 million in cocaine in the eastern Pacific Ocean. (Petty Officer 2nd Class Steve Strohmaier/U.S. Coast Guard)
Active returns home after seizing cocaine

Coast Guard says cutter helped secure street value of $41.3 million

Woman goes to hospital after alleged DUI crash

A woman was transported to a hospital after the… Continue reading

The Winter Ice Village, at 121 W. Front St. in Port Angeles, is full of ice enthusiasts. Novices and even those with skating skills of all ages enjoyed the time on the ice last weekend. The rink is open daily from noon to 9 p.m. until Jan. 5. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Winter Ice Village ahead of last year’s record pace

Volunteer groups help chamber keep costs affordable

“Snowflake,” a handmade quilt by Nancy Foro, will be raffled to support Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County.
Polar bear dip set for New Year’s Day

Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County will host the 38th… Continue reading

Broadband provider says FCC action would be ‘devastating’ to operations

CresComm WiFi serves areas in Joyce, Forks and Lake Sutherland