LEAVENWORTH, Wash. — A driver was injured after a tree crashed through his windshield near Leavenworth on Wednesday amid heavy rains and flooding .

The man was driving south on State Route 207 near Coles Corner around 1 p.m. when the tree launched from the river into his truck, Washington State Patrol said.

A photo of the 2022 Dodge Ram 3500 showed a massive hole in the windshield.

The 65-year-old man was taken to Cascade Hospital, according to WSP.

The incident comes as an atmospheric river drenched the region, raising rivers levels and sending over a dozen into major flood stage.

KING 5 has activated First Alert for this weather event, which could affect lives, property or travel in the Pacific Northwest region. During this event, the First Alert Weather Team will bring you the la

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