PASCO, Wash. – UPDATE 9:30: Two people are dead after a wrong way crash on the westbound lanes of I-182 according to Washington State Patrol.
Trooper Sarah Clasen says a 2014 Honda Civic with three people inside were driving in the correct direction on I-182 when they were stuck head on by a 2020 Ford Mustang.
A 39-year-old woman and 1-year-old in the Honda Civic were pronounced dead at the scene according to Trooper Clasen. A 6-year-old was seriously injured and life flighted for medical care.
The 37-year-old male wrong way driver in the 2020 Ford Mustang has minor injuries and is in custody for suspected DUI and vehicular homicide according to Trooper Clasen.
WSP believes the wrong way driver entered I-182 on 20th Ave.
I-182 is still closed at this time.
This is a developing story, which means information could change. We are working to report timely and accurate information as we get it.
ORIGINAL COVERAGE:
Westbound lanes of I-182 are fully blocked after a two-car, serious injury collision in Pasco.
According to Lieutenant Dustin Drout with Washington State Patrol, the collision happened at approximately 5:33 p.m. and may be a wrong way crash.
The extent of the injuries is unknown at this time.
Westbound traffic is being diverted into southbound SR 397 at exit 14, according to WSDOT.
Eastbound lanes are open but experiencing backups.
This is a developing story, which means information could change. We are working to report timely and accurate information as we get it.
