According to investigators, a 42-year-old Richland man was driving a car eastbound on SR 24 when he drifted across the centerline and collided with a westbound car driven by a 40-year-old Desert Aire man.
Sunnyside, WA – Two people were injured in a multi-vehicle collision involving a big rig near Sunnyside on Monday morning, according to a report by the Washington State Patrol.
The accident took place on State Route 24, near milepost 43 at around 5:41 a.m. October 19.
According to investigators, a 42-year-old Richland man was driving a car eastbound on SR 24 when he drifted across the centerline and collided with a westbound car driven by a 40-year-old Desert Aire man.
The westbound car then crashed into an eastbound semi-truck that was traveling behind the Richland driver.
The drivers of the eastbound and westbound cars were transported to a local hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries. No other injuries were reported.
The three involved vehicles sustained total damage.
According to the WSP, impairment was not suspected to have factored in the collision. The Richland driver is expected to face possible second-degree negligent driving charges.
The crash remained under investigation by the WSP.