Three Manson Residents Injured in 97-A Collision

Roadway near Earthquake Point closed for more than four hours

Information and photo released by Washington State Patrol

A two-vehicle crash Monday morning on Highway 97-A north of Entiat closed the roadway for about four hours and left three Manson area residents hospitalized with injuries. The second vehicle in the collision involved a Chelan County Sheriff automobile driven by Deputy Nigel Hunter of East Wenatchee who was treated at the hospital and released.

The Washington State Patrol reports that 66-year-old Kristie Ramsvig of Manson was driving northbound on 97-A when her vehicle lost control, rotated, crossed the center line and then was struck in the left rear quarter panel by the Sheriff vehicle. Both vehicles came to rest in the southbound lane.

Passengers in the Ramsvig auto included two 14-year-old Manson residents and all three remain hospitalized with two listed in serious condition and one in stable condition. The State Patrol reports the accident continues under investigation with charges pending against the driver. Both vehicles were reported totaled.