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2 Drivers Killed in Head-On Crash on Highway 164 Near Enumclaw

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Published by Beverly Law
October 19, 2026 · 4 min read
SR 164 east of SE 416th St, Enumclaw, WA
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State Route 164 near Southeast 416th Street, west of Enumclaw. Source: Google Maps.
KEY DETAILS
DATE & TIME
Monday morning, October 19, 2026 (exact time not released)
LOCATION
SR 164 east of SE 416th St, Enumclaw, WA
VICTIM
Two drivers, one in each vehicle, were reportedly dead at the scene; names not released
ROAD CLOSURES
Both directions of SR 164 were closed; WSDOT said all lanes had reopened by 8 a.m.
INVESTIGATION
Washington State Patrol is investigating; whether impairment was a factor is not yet known

Two people died in a head-on collision on State Route 164 just west of Enumclaw, Washington, on the morning of Monday, October 19, 2026. The crash happened just east of Southeast 416th Street, near milepost 9. Each vehicle reportedly carried only its driver, and both drivers were dead when first responders arrived. Both directions of the highway were closed while crews worked the scene.

According to KOMO News, troopers said one man was from Auburn and the other from Enumclaw, and their names have not been released. KOMO reported that it is not yet known whether impairment was a factor. KIRO 7 reported that a Washington State Patrol trooper confirmed the two-car head-on collision and that WSDOT said all lanes had reopened by 8 a.m. The cause remains under investigation, and anyone affected by a crash like this may have legal options worth understanding. Beverly Law works on a contingency basis: no fee unless we win.

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KOMO News
@komonews · Oct 19, 2026

2 people killed in head-on crash that closed part of Highway 164 near Enumclaw

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Where It Happened

State Route 164 just east of Southeast 416th Street, near milepost 9, west of Enumclaw, Washington

Interactive map — crash location
SOURCESKOMO News·KIRO 7

What the Law Says

Washington law requires drivers to keep to the right half of the roadway on a two-way road, with limited exceptions such as passing safely. A driver who crosses into oncoming traffic without a lawful reason may be found to have breached that duty of care. Investigators will look at where each vehicle was positioned at impact.

When a person dies because of someone else’s wrongful act or negligence, Washington’s wrongful death statute allows certain family members or the personal representative of the estate to bring a claim. Recoverable damages can be significant, and strict filing deadlines apply. Families should speak with a lawyer early.

This summary is general information, not legal advice. Every case depends on its specific facts.

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