January 24, 2023 / Source: Yaktri News
The Washington State Patrol reported a motor vehicle crash in Toppenish on Saturday.
A crash occurred on State Route 22 at around 1 a.m.
A truck traveling westbound was struck by an eastbound car carrying four occupants after the driver crossed the centerline.
At the time of the collision, the truck was occupied by two people. Tacoma resident Joel Reyes, 22, one of the passengers, passed away at the scene. The car’s other passenger received medical attention after becoming injured.
According to the authorities, the truck’s driver and passenger are both from Kennewick.
They were both injured in the collision and taken to the hospital. The officials have not given an update as to the victim’s present condition.
The fatal crash is being investigated by the officials.