One dead, another injured after two-car crash on State Route 243 in Grant County, Washington

Modified Date: 
Sun, 01/02/2022 - 12:17pm
Accident Date: 
Saturday, January 1, 2022

Two car collision kills Mattawa man Saturday night

The Mattawa man was traveling southbound on State Route 243 near milepost 13 when his car crossed the center line and hit the oncoming car, according to Washington State Patrol (WSP).

The driver of the other vehicle attempted to swerve, and hit an electrical box before the car came to a rest in an orchard.

Both drivers were transported to Kadlec Regional Medical Center for injuries from the crash. The Mattawa man later died from his injuries. WSP reports that the 2nd driver is still at the hospital.

Grant County Collision Leaves One Dead, Other Vehicle Slams PUD Electrical Box

A two vehicle collision on New Year’s Day resulted in the death of one driver and a four hour road closure on State Route 243, just south of Mattawa. Troopers responded to the scene at 5:45 p.m. and discovered a Dodge Neon was blocking State Route 243 and a Nissan Altima had come to rest in an orchard.

Type: Car Accident
Roadway: 
State Route 243

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