According reports by the Washington State Patrol, the wreck occurred at around 8:13 a.m. November 4, near Road D Southeast and State Route 26.
Othello, WA – Two motorists were hurt in a traffic accident that happened nearly 12 miles west of Othello on Wednesday morning.
According reports by the Washington State Patrol, the wreck occurred at around 8:13 a.m. November 4, near Road D Southeast and State Route 26.
Preliminary investigations found that Leslie Villalobos, 23, was driving a 2014 Lexus IS south on Road D Southeast when she failed to slow down at the intersection.
The Lexus collided with the front of a truck driven westbound on SR 26 by Rigoberto Pruneda, 41, of Othello.
The truck rolled over as a result of the collision and both vehicles came to a rest on the right shoulder of State Route 26.
Pruneda was transported to Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland while Villalobos was taken to Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake.
There was no update on the condition of the hospitalized drivers.
Impairment was not suspected to have factored in the crash. According to WSP, dense fog was believed to have played a major role.
Charges are expected to be filed against Villalobos.
The crash remained under investigation by the Washington State Patrol.