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Two other passengers in the car weren’t hurt.
Crewmembers recently called on the governor to address burnout and wage gaps.
Lanes could shift back onto the main roadway by Oct. 9.
Closures for the roadway are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday.
The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman from Concrete, was not injured.
A new state law has placed stricter regulations for the automated license plate reader system as it comes under increased public scrutiny.
Two sections of the highway have reopened in Skagit County after bridge repair finished ahead of schedule and a culvert installation wrapped.
Paving work will include a temporary on-ramp closure overnight and a weekend freeway lane closure. Part of Highway 9 near Everson will be closed until the weather dries up.
The bridge will be fully closed to traffic for two weeks starting in November under the accelerated construction timeline.
Recent data shows motorcycle fatalities have been on the decline.