One dead, one critical in 10 car crash on I-90 east of Ritzville.

A 10-vehicle collision with one fatality is blocking both westbound lanes of Interstate 90 seven miles east of Ritzville. After initially saying two people had died in the accident, the Washington State Patrol’s follow-up news release said one person with life-threatening injuries and was been taken to Ritzville Hospital. The accident occurred at 12:46 p.m. and is fully blocking the westbound lanes. The Washington State Patrol does not know when the road will reopen. The Spokane region has experienced rapid population growth, and along with it, a growth in traffic congestion and car accidents. Learn more about the issues and problems related to this high number of Spokane car accidents at this link.