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Neither the driver nor the child passenger was wearing a seatbelt.

US 97 was partially blocked for nearly five hours due to this collision.

Washington Department of Transportation spokesperson Lauren Loebsack says there have been a number of issues for drivers traveling through the construction areas.

19-year-old Leonardo Cervantes-Ramirez of Orondo was traveling northbound, when he crossed over to the opposite shoulder and hit the tree.

Ice Fest in Leavenworth takes place Saturday and Sunday, while Winterfest in Lake Chelan starts its two weekend stretch on Friday.

Ice Fest in Leavenworth takes place Saturday and Sunday, while Winterfest in Lake Chelan starts its two weekend stretch on Friday.

A 2012 Hyundai Veracruz SUV driven by 31-year-old Willow Howard of White Swan was southbound on U.S. 97 when Howard lost control and crossed the center line.

An ice storm closed down I-90 Snoqualmie Pass for about 24-hours heading into Christmas Day, while U.S. 2 Stevens Pass was closed for most of four days during and after the holiday weekend.

WSDOT announced the Tuesday closure at about 11:45am, with the highway being reopened at 3:15pm.

Troopers say 34-year-old Jatinder Bhatti of Bakersfield, California was driving northbound near Blewett Pass when he lost control just before 8am.