Deadly multi-car crash outside Belfair Elementary causes long traffic delays

The Belfair community will experience long traffic backups Monday afternoon following a multi-car crash outside an elementary school in Mason County.One car reportedly swerved into the middle lane, striking two other cars. One of those hit was a Kitsap County Sheriff vehicle, according to Washington State Patrol. The car then continued, flipping several times before landing in the school parking lot and hitting parked cars, said Trooper Katherine Weatherwax.The driver of this vehicle died on scene despite life-saving efforts by first responders, according to WSP.The incident happened in front of the Belfair Elementary school around noon. One car can be seen on its side off the roadway.The school's release schedule for students has not been impacted by the crash, according to Trooper Weatherwax.New area code coming to Seattle area in June. What to knowWA's first In-N-Out gets closer to opening dateVIDEO: Dramatic arrest of WA mother carrying toddler, stolen gunPro-Palestinian protesters cause $1M in damage at UW, 34 arrestedHealth experts say ‘harmless’ symptoms could be signs of blood disease2 WA brothers arrested after high-speed pursuit on I-90Video shows shackled inmate escape custody at Sea-Tac, board light railTo get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter.Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.