KENNEWICK, Wash. – Washington State Patrol (WSP) is investigating a crash on SR 240 that occurred near the same location as a semi crash last week.
According to WSP Trooper Daniel Mosqueda, this afternoon’s crash happened at 4:15 p.m. when a female driver crashed into a tree at the Columbia Park Golf Tri-Plex, rolling her vehicle over.
The driver was extricated and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. It’s unknown if she was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
The cause of the crash is likely DUI-related, according to Mosqueda. He noted that this is the second DUI incident in the area that WSP has dealt with today. Over the weekend, WSP made six DUI arrests.
Mosqueda emphasized the importance of vigilance on the roads, saying he wants to remind drivers to call 911 for suspected drivers under the influence, especially with this being one of the busiest weeks on the road of the year.
