KITTITAS COUNTY, Wash. – UPDATE Jan. 16
According to Washington State Patrol PIO Jeremy Weber, WSP Trooper Elijah Eilers was released from the hospital with no significant injuries.
Weber says Eilers is experiencing soreness and will likely continue to be sore for the next few days.
ORIGINAL COVERAGE
A Washington State Patrol trooper was injured in a crash during a traffic stop on I-90 west of Easton Monday afternoon, according to a press memo.
Trooper Elijah Eilers, 26, was reportedly outside his car speaking to the driver of another car on the shoulder of I-90 at milepost 57. A 21-year-old driver heading westbound then lost control and hit Eilers.
The press release says the 21-year-old hit another vehicle after hitting the trooper.
Eilers was brought to a hospital due to his injuries. NonStop Local has reached out to WSP and is waiting on confirmation of Eilers’ status.
The 21-year-old driver is pending charges. WSP determined that the crash was caused by driving too fast for the road’s conditions.
