A Lacey man was hospitalized after he crashed his car into a tree on Friday.
The crash was reported on state Route 13 near Yelm at approximately 1:40 p.m. on Friday, June 26.
Willard R. Peterson, 66, of Lacey, was reportedly driving eastbound near milepost 13 when he crossed over to the westbound shoulder and struck a tree. The roadway was partially blocked for an hour and 44 minutes.
Peterson was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash, according to the Washington State Patrol.
He was transported to Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia for medical treatment.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
No drugs or alcohol were involved in the crash, according to the State Patrol.
