Investigations revealed that 22-year-old Samuel Alejandro Gonzalez, of Quincy, was driving southbound on SR 17 when he drifted across the centerline.
Moses Lake, WA – Authorities are investigating a suspected DUI collision that left four people, including two teens, injured on Wednesday night in Moses Lake.
According to the Washington State Patrol, the incident took place on State Route 17 near Big Bend Community College shortly before 7:30 p.m. November 11.
Investigations revealed that 22-year-old Samuel Alejandro Gonzalez, of Quincy, was driving southbound on SR 17 when he drifted across the centerline.
Gonzalez’s vehicle collided with an oncoming pickup truck that was driven by 50-year-old Karmen Andrews.
The vehicles came to a rest blocking both the southbound and northbound lanes of the highway.
According to WSP, both drivers were transported to Samaritan Hospital for treatment of their injuries.
Two 13-year-old passengers in Gonzalez’s vehicle were treated at the scene.
Gonzalez was suspected to have been impaired at the time of the accident, according to the WSP.
He was booked into Grant County Jail on multiple charges including DUI, reckless endangerment, driving with a suspended license, and a Grant County District Court warrant.
The incident is under investigation.