Four Thurston County residents were injured in a two-vehicle collision on state Route 8 Wednesday morning, according to a news release from the Washington State Patrol.
Troopers indicated the collision occurred at about 9:30 a.m. east of Elma.
According to the release, Shirley L. Catterall, 21, of Rainier, was driving a 2021 Hyundai Sonata southbound on Heise Road when she attempted a left-hand turn onto eastbound Route 8 and struck a 2016 Toyota Camry traveling westbound on Route 8.
Troopers said the Sonata came to rest in the eastbound median, while the Camry came to rest in the eastbound lanes. Both cars sustained “reportable damage.”
At the time of the incident, Catterall indicated she would transport herself for medical assistance, according to the release.
She was reportedly cited for second-degree negligent driving.
The Camry’s driver, Lyn Dao, 31, of Olympia, and passenger Thi L. Tran, 44, of Tumwater, transported themselves to Summit Pacific Medical Center in Elma, according to the release.
A second passenger, Loan Nguyen, 68, of Olympia, was reportedly “transported by aid” to Summit Pacific Medical Center.
Troopers said all four individuals were wearing seatbelts at the time of the collision.
The cause of the accident was listed as a “failure to yield right of way” in the state patrol’s incident report.
The state patrol indicated no drugs or alcohol were involved in the collision.
