Morning crash caused by sleeping driver Destinee Lake, 19, on state Highway 27 near Freeman, Washington

A head-on collision that sent two women to the hospital Tuesday morning occurred after one of the drivers fell asleep at the wheel. Shortly after 5:30 a.m., a 2004 Chevy Cavalier driven by 19-year-old Destinee Lake crossed the center line while traveling south on state Highway 27 south of Freeman. Investigators said Lake fell asleep before her vehicle began drifting. Her car struck a 2003 Suzuki sedan driven by Shannon Crewse, 56, in the northbound lane. Both women were wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash. Lake was airlifted by MedStar to Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, and Crewse arrived there by ambulance. Both women were listed in satisfactory condition later Tuesday. The two vehicles were totaled in the collision.

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