State Route 3 in Mason County was fully closed Friday afternoon after a fatal collision, according to information released by the Washington State Patrol. The crash occurred between Anthony Road and Pickering Road, a stretch that connects to travel corridors frequently used by residents moving between the Olympic Peninsula and Southwest Washington.

In a statement posted at approximately 4 p.m., WSP’s District 8 public information account reported the full highway closure and noted that Washington State Department of Transportation crews were en route to provide traffic control. The announcement was made through an official update on X at the WSP District 8 PIO account.

The agency expressed condolences to those affected by the crash, describing the incident as tragic. As of the time of the WSP statement, no additional details about the individuals involved or the cause of the collision had been released through official channels.

For travelers originating in Cowlitz County or heading north from the I‑5 corridor, SR 3 is a common connector to Bremerton, Belfair, and the broader Kitsap Peninsula. A closure of this length can create hours-long detours through rural roads, particularly on a Friday afternoon when traffic tends to be heavier. WSDOT had not published an estimated reopening time in its official updates as of Friday’s announcement.

This article will be updated as agencies release further confirmed information.

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