Non-fatal accident near Swift Creek bridge
Mrs. Lester lost control of her Toyota Tacoma pickup truck after hitting a patch of black ice on the Skokomish Valley’s frigid roads returning home from Church while approaching the Swift Creek bridge Sunday Morning (1-2-11).
Toyota Tacoma pickup totaled
She was taken to the hospital, but though badly shaken from the accident, apparently was not seriously injured.
Mrs. Lester's vehicle narrowly missed adjacent utility pole.
Mrs. Lester was the only occupant in the crash.
Toyota pickup appears totaled
The truck, however, looked to be totaled and was recovered by Golden Pheasant Towing.
Golden Pheasant Towing arrives at scene of accident
Fortunately, the Toyota narrowly missed the utility pole before crashing into some trees down the embankment, but did sever the guy wire securing the pole.
Severed utility pole guy wires
Chief Lester arrived on the scene, remaining to sign paperwork in the aftermath.
Mason Co. Sheriff arrives at scene of accident
The Mason County Sheriff also responded to the scene.
Mason Co. Sheriff traffic enforcement manages icy accident scene
