Investigations into the accident reveal that Duncan was driving a red 2004 Honda Civic westbound on I-90 when the vehicle slid and crashed into the jersey barrier. The Honda then drifted back into lane 1 and was struck by the semi-truck
Snoqualmie Pass, WA – The Auburn man who was killed in a collision between a vehicle and a big rig near the Snoqualmie Pass Wednesday afternoon has been identified.
Brayden A. Duncan, 21, was the victim of the accident that occurred on Interstate 90, nearly 22 miles west of Cle Elum, at about 4 p.m. January 7, according to the Washington State Patrol.
Investigations into the accident reveal that Duncan was driving a red 2004 Honda Civic westbound on I-90 when the vehicle slid and crashed into the jersey barrier. The Honda then drifted back into lane 1 and was struck by the semi-truck.
Authorities believe that the Honda was traveling at an unsafe speed for road conditions. The Honda came to a rest in lane 2 while the semi stopped in lane 1.
A few minutes later, troopers with the Washington State Patrol and medical crews arrived at the scene of the accident.
Duncan was declared deceased at the scene while the operator of the semi-truck was uninjured.
According to the WSP, drugs or alcohol were not suspected to have played a role in the incident.
The crash led to traffic delays for an extended period of time as authorities investigated and cleared the scene
No further details on the incident were released. The Washington State Patrol is investigating the incident.
Traffic-related deaths in Kittitas County have remained a serious concern, averaging 9 fatalities annually between 2021 and 2023. The situation worsened as it reached its highest point in 2022, when 13 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 Interstate 90 ranking among the most dangerous roadways in the county.
These routes are particularly hazardous due to a combination of sharp curves and heavy traffic flow, including frequent semi-truck activity. 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 I-90, to reduce the chances of being involved in a devastating crash.
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