Complete Benton County, WA accident reports and news.
Accidents in Benton County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year
In Benton County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.
When an accident happens in Benton County, it is important to do the following immediately:
- Remain at the crash scene;
- Check on the condition of all people involved in the crash;
- Call the police;
- Exchange information with other drivers;
- Get contact information from witnesses;
- Inform your insurance company;
- Get appropriate medical treatment, and track the details;
- Take photos of vehicle damage and injuries;
- Consider hiring a personal injury attorney.
An injury attorney handles all the details so that you don't have to.
After a Benton County accident, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.
Personal injury lawyers offer a no-cost claim evaluation to help you.
Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential claim. Accident Data Center can help you by connecting you with our network of experienced injury lawyers who can provide you with information about your rights and options. Learn more here about how a Benton County personal injury lawyer can help.
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Most recent accident reports
Yakima-Pasco-Richland-Kennewick, WA
Shortly before 11:00pm, Miguel-Chaves, who police say was under the influence of alcohol, was driving the wrong way in eastbound lanes of I-82, and collided with a Volvo semi-truck driven by Mihail Jecov, 55.
Yakima-Pasco-Richland-Kennewick, WA
Rampey was a passenger on a eastbound motorcycle on I-82 driven by Keith Butler, 44, when the rear tire of the vehicle popped and caused Butler to crash into a guardrail. Both people were wearing helmets, though Butler was uninjured while Rampey was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Yakima-Pasco-Richland-Kennewick, WA
Maier Alvarez Noggerath, 31, injured after SR 240 collision involving three vehicles in Richland, WA
Noggerath was driving east on SR 240 on Saturday afternoon when he stopped behind a pickup truck that had stopped for cross-traffic, and a third eastbound car driven by Darren Edelen, 47, failed to slow down in time and crashed into both of the stationary vehicles.
Yakima-Pasco-Richland-Kennewick, WA
Just after 8:00am, Boderick was driving east on I-82 when she slowed for traffic ahead, but another eastbound car driven by Michael K. Bermudez, 24, did not slow down and struck her vehicle.
Yakima-Pasco-Richland-Kennewick, WA
It was about 6:25am when Whitis lost control of her vehicle and departed the roadway, her car coming to rest on its roof.
Yakima-Pasco-Richland-Kennewick, WA
At about 1:15pm, Morgan was driving on I-82 when he fell asleep and crashed his vehicle. He was taken to the hospital for his injuries, but has already been treated and released. He has been cited for negligent driving.
Yakima-Pasco-Richland-Kennewick, WA
Yakima-Pasco-Richland-Kennewick, WA
At about 3:00am, a car driven by Morales, who was allegedly under the influence of alcohol, crashed into a control box and tranformer at an intersection, which took out the power for the traffic lights.
Yakima-Pasco-Richland-Kennewick, WA
At about 8:40am, Vargas was driving on I-82 when she lost control, struck the left guardrail and then the right guardrail, and finally came to rest in the median. She sustained injuries of unknown severity and was transported to PMH Medical Center.
Yakima-Pasco-Richland-Kennewick, WA
At around 8:25am, a car with Vila as the driver and Ixtas and Garcia as passengers hit a guardrail and rolled down an embankment, injuring all three women. All the victims were transported to PMH Medical Center.
What to do immediately after a serious accident
Yakima-Pasco-Richland-Kennewick, WA
At about 2:35am, Clark was driving on State Route 14 when he lost control of his vehicle and veered off the roadway to the left which caused the vehicle to flip over. He was hospitalized, but has since been listed in satisfactory condition.
Yakima-Pasco-Richland-Kennewick, WA
At around 10:00pm, a car driven by Ayala rear-ended a semi-truck driven by Robert Davis, 58. Ayala, who claims the accident was caused by a dog that was riding in his car, was hospitalized as a result of the accident, but Davis was uninjured.
Yakima-Pasco-Richland-Kennewick, WA
Yakima-Pasco-Richland-Kennewick, WA
Allan J. Kelly of Mount Vernon was headed north on State Route 221 about 8:30 Sunday morning when he failed to yield at a stop sign at the intersection with State Route 22 as Gregorio Aparicio of Prosser was driving east on SR22.
Yakima-Pasco-Richland-Kennewick, WA
Rudy Navarro, 21, of Outlook, was injured Monday evening when he crashed his pickup 2 miles west of Prosser on Interstate 82. Navarro was westbound about 5:40 p.m. in a Ford F-350 when he left the roadway to the left, rolled and came to rest in the eastbound lanes.