A Yelm man crashed his car into a tree while speeding on state Route 510 in Thurston County on Sunday.
Andrew Juarez, 34, was transported to Providence St. Peter Hospital for treatment of injuries he sustained in the crash.
He was issued a citation, according to the Washington State Patrol.
The crash was reported at approximately 4:04 a.m. on Nov. 8 when Juarez was reportedly driving a red 2005 Ford F15 westbound on state Route 510 near milepost 12. He reportedly left the roadway to the right and struck a tree, coming to rest in a ditch.
The road was blocked for one hour, according to the state patrol.
Juarez’ car was totaled in the crash.
