Forks man dies in Harborview after wreck on Elwha River bridge

Emmett D. Treichel, 77, had suffered an unspecified medical emergency and was hurt in the head-on collision Friday.

PORT ANGELES — A Forks man injured Friday in a two-vehicle collision on the Elwha River bridge on U.S. Highway 101 died Sunday at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, said Susan Gregg-Hanson, hospital spokesperson.

Emmett D. Treichel, 77, of Forks had suffered an unspecified medical emergency and was hurt in the head-on collision at about 8:30 p.m.

Also injured were Ronald K. Sund, 58, and Bernita K. Sund, 56, both of Edmonds.

Ronald Sund was listed in satisfactory condition at Harborview today.

Bernita Sund was treated at Olympic Medical Center in Port Angeles and discharged, according to the nursing supervisor on duty.

Highway 101 was first fully blocked and then opened to alternating traffic beginning at 9 p.m. and ending at 12:25 a.m., according to the state Department of Transportation.

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Reporter Jesse Major can be reached at 360-452-2345, ext. 56250, or at jmajor@peninsuladailynews.com.

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