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Accident – Death – Obituary News : **Tragic Accident on I-5 Near Arlington Claims Second Life**
In a devastating turn of events, a second individual has tragically lost their life following a wrong-way crash on Interstate 5 near the Stillaguamish River bridge. The incident, which occurred on April 1, has left the community of Arlington reeling from the aftermath.
**Details of the Crash**
The Washington State Patrol reported that the crash took place around 1:30 p.m. when a 43-year-old man from Arlington was driving his Chevy pickup truck south in a northbound lane near milepost 210. The pickup collided with a Subaru Outback, causing it to flip over, before striking a Honda Odyssey in the same lane.
The driver of the pickup, identified as Jason Lee, was rushed to the hospital following the crash but sadly succumbed to his injuries. Three other individuals involved in the collision sustained injuries, with one of them being Sharon Heeringa, a passenger in the Subaru Outback.
**Heartbreaking Loss**
Sharon Heeringa, a 70-year-old resident of Lynden, was transported to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle following the crash. Tragically, she passed away on Saturday, almost two weeks after the incident occurred. The loss of Sharon Heeringa has left a void in the hearts of her loved ones and the community at large.
**Investigation Ongoing**
The Washington State Patrol has indicated that it is unclear at this time whether drugs or alcohol played a role in causing the wrong-way crash. As the investigation into the incident continues, authorities are working diligently to piece together the events leading up to the tragic collision.
**Community Mourns**
The Arlington community is coming together to mourn the loss of the two individuals who lost their lives in the crash. As friends and family members grapple with the sudden and senseless loss, support and solidarity are being extended to all those affected by the heartbreaking incident.
**Moving Forward**
As the investigation into the wrong-way crash on I-5 near Arlington unfolds, the community remains united in grief and remembrance. The memories of Jason Lee and Sharon Heeringa will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved them, as the community strives to come to terms with the tragic events that unfolded on that fateful day..