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Kingston man seriously injured after crashing truck; faces DUI charge

Published 1:30 am Wednesday, March 11, 2026

A 66-year-old Kingston man was lifeflighted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle March 10 after crashing his truck into a power pole and tree on Highway 101 near Quilcene.

Per a Washington State Patrol memo, the man was traveling southbound on Hwy 101 when he lost control of a Dodge Ram 2500, crossed the center line and left the roadway, striking a power pole and tree before coming to rest in a ditch.

The memo indicates that the man was not wearing a seatbelt and is facing a charge for driving under the influence.