Sammamish man hospitalized after serious late-night I-90 crash

The driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle and taken to Harborview Medical Center.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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A 49-year-old Sammamish resident was seriously injured in a late-night crash on Friday when his car left westbound I-90 near milepost 25, hit two trees, and he was ejected from the vehicle. The crash blocked the freeway for over two and a half hours as troopers continued investigating the incident.

Why it matters

Serious late-night crashes on major highways like I-90 can have significant impacts on public safety and transportation in the region, raising concerns about driver behavior, road conditions, and emergency response times.

The details

According to reports, the Sammamish man's car left the westbound lanes of I-90 near milepost 25 and struck two trees. The driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle. The crash blocked the freeway for over two and a half hours as troopers investigated the incident.

  • The crash occurred on Friday night.
  • The freeway was blocked for over two and a half hours after the incident.

The players

Sammamish resident

A 49-year-old Sammamish resident was the driver involved in the late-night crash on I-90.

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What’s next

Troopers continue to investigate the cause of the crash.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of safe driving practices, such as wearing seatbelts, especially on major highways where high-speed crashes can have serious consequences for both drivers and the broader community.