On Wednesday, a two-vehicle accident injured 35-year-old Andrew Olson, a Kennewick resident, in Franklin County.
The incident took place at about 8:36 p.m. on 15 miles south of Othello on State Route 17. As per the investigation reports, Olson was heading south on SR 17 when his vehicle went into the center line and crashed into a semi-truck. Olsen was reportedly not wearing his seatbelt at the time of the collision.
On arrival, paramedics took him to Othello Community Hospital with unknown injuries. The semi-truck driver from Idaho remained unharmed. The Washington State Patrol reported that Olsen is suspected to be driving under the influence and is facing DUI charges. According to the authorities, the cause of the accident was improper lane travel.
The crash remains under investigation.
September 3, 2021
Source: yaktrinews.com
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