According to WSP, four vehicles were determined to have been involved in the collision. The circumstances under which the vehicles collided were not immediately established
Pasco, WA – One person was injured in a collision involving multiple vehicles in Pasco on Tuesday night, according to the Washington State Patrol.
The wreck happened on US 395 just south of the Sylvester Street overpass on Tuesday, December 23.
According to WSP, four vehicles were determined to have been involved in the collision. The circumstances under which the vehicles collided were not immediately established.
Emergency crews responded to the scene and evaluated the involved parties. One person was transported to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
The accident caused traffic snarls on Highway 395 as the highway had to be blocked for the investigations.
There were no further details released on the incident. The Washington State Patrol is conducting an investigation into the crash.
Traffic-related deaths in Franklin County have remained a serious concern, averaging 8 fatalities annually between 2021 and 2023. The situation worsened as it reached its highest point in 2023, when 11 lives were lost due to traffic collisions. Data from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) shows that a large share of these fatal crashes occurred on state highways, with US 395 north of Pasco ranked the most dangerous roadway in Franklin County. This highway is particularly hazardous due to a combination of sharp curves and heavy traffic flow, including frequent semi-truck activity and slow-moving farm vehicles. Such conditions often lead to risky passing maneuvers, increasing the likelihood of vehicles veering into oncoming lanes. In addition to roadway design and traffic volume, contributing factors commonly include impaired driving, excessive speed, unsafe passing, and driver distraction. Motorists are strongly encouraged to stay alert, especially when traveling through high-risk areas like US 395, to reduce the chances of being involved in a devastating crash.
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