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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Robert Frank, City Editor frank@heraldnet.com   Published: Saturday, November 29, 2008 Alcohol suspected cause in Highway 9 accident Associated Press SNOHOMISH -- Alcohol is suspected as a cause of a crash that injured four people Thursday, officers say. Washington State patrol troopers responded about 5:40 p.m. to the scene of the accident at Highway 9 and 172nd Street SE. The driver of a Chevrolet Tahoe was travelling northbound on Highway 9, when he crossed over a centerline and struck a Dodge Durango, according to the Washington State Patrol. The 16-year-old Snohomish boy who was driving the Dodge was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. His three passengers, ages 12, 13 and 18, were transported to local hospitals. Their conditions were unknown Friday. The Chevrolet driver, a 45-year-old Snohomish man, was booked into Snohomish County Jail for investigation of driving under the influence, the State Patrol reported. A 6-year-old boy who was with him wasn't hurt. READER COMMENTS Be the first to comment. You must be a registered user and verify your e-mail address to post comments to blogs or articles on HeraldNet. To register, click here. To read other terms and conditions, click here. Log out

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