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Sequim Today
By the People, for the People
Head-On Crash Near Palo Alto Road Sends One to Hospital
Eastbound driver arrested on DUI, vehicular assault charges after collision
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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A head-on collision on Highway 101 near Sequim, Washington on Monday night left one driver injured and the other driver arrested on suspicion of DUI and vehicular assault. The crash occurred just after 8:15 p.m. when an eastbound vehicle crossed the center line and struck a westbound vehicle head-on.
Why it matters
Head-on collisions are among the most dangerous types of car accidents, often resulting in serious injuries or fatalities. This incident highlights the risks posed by impaired driving and the importance of traffic safety enforcement on rural highways.
The details
According to the Washington State Patrol, the eastbound driver, 25-year-old Greta L. Tradal of Sequim, was arrested at the scene. The westbound driver, 46-year-old Amanda R. Crum of Sequim, was injured and transported to Olympic Medical Center. A 9-year-old passenger in Crum's vehicle was not injured. Both vehicles were totaled in the collision.
- The crash happened just after 8:15 p.m. on Monday, February 24, 2026.
The players
Greta L. Tradal
A 25-year-old Sequim resident who was driving the eastbound vehicle and was arrested on suspicion of DUI and vehicular assault.
Amanda R. Crum
A 46-year-old Sequim resident who was driving the westbound vehicle and was injured in the collision.
What’s next
The State Patrol reports the cause of the collision remains under investigation.
The takeaway
This incident underscores the dangers of impaired driving and the critical need for motorists to remain alert and sober behind the wheel, especially on rural highways where head-on collisions can have devastating consequences.
