Authorities reported that Alvaro Lopez Olmedo, 23, was driving westbound on SR 28 when he moved to the opposite lanes and was broadsided by an eastbound car. The eastbound car was then struck from behind by a third vehicle
Grant County, WA – An investigation is underway into a multi-vehicle collision that left one person deceased near Quincy in Grant County on Thursday morning.
According to the Washington State Patrol, troopers responded at around 5:30 a.m. December 18, to the crash on State Route 28, nearly five miles west of Quincy.
Authorities reported that Alvaro Lopez Olmedo, 23, was driving westbound on SR 28 when he moved to the opposite lanes and was broadsided by an eastbound car. The eastbound car was then struck from behind by a third vehicle.
Olmedo was pronounced deceased at the scene of the accident. The second motorist was transported to a hospital for treatment and the third motorist was unhurt.
According to WSP, Olmedo was not wearing a seatbelt. It’s unclear whether alcohol or drugs were factors in the incident.
The investigation by the Washington State Patrol is ongoing.
Fatalities due to traffic collisions in Grant County averaged 23 in the years between 2021 and 2023. The numbers have been constantly increasing yearly until the peak in 2022, when the county recorded 28 fatalities. According to Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC), most fatal accidents occurred on state routes, especially State Route 28, SR 26, and I-90, which are regarded as the deadliest in Grant County. This has majorly been attributed to numerous curved sections and high traffic volume, including large semi-trucks, that cause drivers to drift into oncoming traffic while trying to overtake. Other major factors to look out for include drunk-driving, unsafe passing, speeding, and distracted driving. Drivers are urged to remain vigilant especially when traveling through hotspots on SR 28 to avoid falling victim to these life-changing accidents.
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