Antonia Vazquez Ruiz, 36, dead after stepping out of wrecked vehicle on I-82 near Selah, WA; several vehicles were involved, but most injuries were minor

Freezing fog overnight caused many accidents in the area of Yakima County, but only one collision on I-82 resulted in a fatality. A car with a woman and a child was first involved in a two-vehicle wreck on westbound I-82, but when the woman stepped out of her damaged vehicle, a third car collided with both of the cars from the initial collision, which fatally wounded the woman and seriously injured the child she was holding at the time, as well as sent two other people to the hospital. More cars became involved in the pileup afterwards, but no more people were taken to the hospital. Check back for more information including the identities of victims.5 things to do immediately after a serious accident A serious car accident can quickly take over your life. Dealing with doctor appointments, losing pay from work, and worrying about your physical and financial future all take a toll. It is important to take charge of the situation and begin the process of recovering from a car accident injury claim.