One dead after car vs. semi crash near Zillah, westbound I-82 blocked

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ZILLAH, Wash. – One person is dead after a car versus semi crash causing the westbound lanes of I-82 to close.

The crash in the westbound lane of I-82 near milepost 47 near Zillah happened around 1:50 p.m., and one person is confirmed to have died in the crash, according to Washington State Patrol Trooper Chris Thorson.

The westbound lanes of I-82 are now closed at milepost 50 near Toppenish, according to the Department of Transportation and traffic is being detoured onto SR 22 and US 97.

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