Oakville man injured in Thurston County crash
May 19—A 74-year-old Oakville man was injured in a crash that occurred at about 8:50 a.m. Sunday on U.S. Highway 101 in Thurston County, according to the Washington State Patrol.
Richard L. Holmes was traveling north on U.S. Highway 101 just south of Black Lake Boulevard when his 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt left the roadway to the right, struck a guardrail, crossed all lanes of travel and struck a cable barrier, according to the state patrol.
The vehicle came to rest on the left shoulder.
Holmes was transported to Providence St. Peter Hospital to be treated for unspecified injuries.
The state patrol reported that a medical condition led to the crash. Holmes was wearing a seat belt.
It was unknown whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash, according to the state patrol.
