Edmundo Corrales Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on State Route 20 in Anacortes, WA on December 1, 2025

On December 1, 2025, Edmundo Corrales, a 36-year-old Spanish teacher in the Anacortes School District, was killed in a multi-vehicle collision along State Route 20 near North Dewey Beach Drive in Anacortes, Washington. The incident occurred around 7:00 a.m. when a southbound Toyota Tacoma crossed the centerline for reasons under investigation, colliding with a Chevrolet and subsequently striking Corrales’ Honda Civic. The impact resulted in his death at the scene, while the Toyota driver was hospitalized with injuries of unknown severity.

Corrales had served in the Anacortes School District since 2018, and his death has prompted an ongoing investigation by the Washington State Patrol. The chain-reaction crash also affected a fourth vehicle when a tire from the Chevrolet struck it. Authorities and legal analysts emphasize that incidents of this nature, often caused by driver error, highlight the importance of careful investigation to determine liability and potential wrongful death claims for affected families.