Deborah Backous, 68, died in a single-car crash on SR 12 near Walla Walla, Washington
Deadly crash in Walla Walla County under investigation
The one car crash happened when the driver was traveling westbound on SR 12 about 5 miles east of Walla Walla. The driver left the roadway to the right and hit the guardrail according to the WSP. The car then moved left, crossing the center line before coming to rest down an embankment.
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