Complete Yakima County, WA accident reports and news.
Accidents in Yakima County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year
In Yakima 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 Yakima 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 Yakima 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 Yakima County personal injury lawyer can help.
Accident Reports by city
Birchfield, WA -
1
Buena, WA -
1
Cliffdell, WA -
1
Donald, WA -
1
East Selah, WA -
1
Gleed, WA -
3
Grandview, WA -
7
Granger, WA -
9
Mabton, WA -
6
Moxee, WA -
1
Naches, WA -
17
Outlook, WA -
1
Selah, WA -
12
Sunnyside, WA -
14
Tampico, WA -
1
Tieton, WA -
1
Toppenish, WA -
19
Union Gap, WA -
6
Wapato, WA -
11
White Swan, WA -
6
Yakima, WA -
50
Zillah, WA -
4
Legal Resources
Washington State Department of Commerce - Crime Victim Resource Guide - Yakima County
The Office of Crime Victims Advocacy Resource Guide can help you to locate a non-emergency victim service provider in Washington State. Each service provider offers a variety of services including: crisis intervention, advocacy, support groups, medical and mental health care, transitional housing, and emergency shelter. Additionally, some service providers may focus on domestic violence or sexual assault.
You can search the directory using the county map to locate a service provider.
Most recent accident reports
Yakima-Pasco-Richland-Kennewick, WA
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Sat, 05/16/2015It was about 6:00 p.m. when Jose D. Cortes, 34, was driving west on Van Belle Road when he for some reason veered into the oncoming lane. There he collided with a tractor that was towing farm equipment, driven by Clifford R. Van Belle, 77, before crashing into a pickup truck driven by Blake A.
Yakima-Pasco-Richland-Kennewick, WA
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Sun, 05/10/2015Thinh Nguyen, 24, of Lynnwood, was traveling westbound on Interstate 82 north of Yakima, when his vehicle exited the roadway, hit the guardrail, and rolled.
Yakima-Pasco-Richland-Kennewick, WA
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Mon, 05/04/2015At about 4:44 p.m., 6-year-old Uziel Salomon Barrera Alejandri was playing with three other children who all ran across Fourth avenue. A pickup truck driven by Dominique Mariscal, 23, that was traveling on the road was unable to avoid Alejandri and struck the boy.
Yakima-Pasco-Richland-Kennewick, WA
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Sat, 05/02/2015A press memo from the Washington State Patrol says a white 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer driven by 25-year-old Matthew J. Mirelez was eastbound on Van Belle Road approaching Brien Lane when Mirelez swerved to miss a dog in the roadway. The driver then overcorrected, causing the vehicle to roll.
Yakima-Pasco-Richland-Kennewick, WA
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Tue, 04/28/2015It was about 11:20 a.m. when police were called regarding a man who had been robbed at at North First Street. He said he was giving another man a ride from a motel in that area to one at Fruitvale Boulevard when he was held at gunpoint and told to return to the first hotel.
Yakima-Pasco-Richland-Kennewick, WA
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Sun, 04/19/2015Tanner Budde, 19, and Vanicia Jones, 17, of Yakima, were transported to Yakima Regional Medical and Cardiac Center after Budde’s vehicle exited the road near Toppenish, and rolled into the median. The extent of their injuries has not been reported. The vehicle was totaled.
Yakima-Pasco-Richland-Kennewick, WA
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Fri, 04/17/2015A 44-year-old Yakima man is facing charges after a crash that sent two juvenile passengers to the hospital with injuries. Robert Spencer was traveling eastbound on 16th Avenue Friday evening at approximately 7:45 p.m. when his Ford F150 pickup exited the road and crashed into a cable barrie
Yakima-Pasco-Richland-Kennewick, WA
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Wed, 04/08/2015Cook was driving a truck that was pulling a dump truck trailer on I-82, when the trailer somehow came up and struck an overpass. The collision injured Cook, who was transported to the hospital. Police say that he will likely be cited for negligent driving.
Yakima-Pasco-Richland-Kennewick, WA
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Tue, 04/07/2015Piper was riding a motorcycle south on Old Stage Way just before 6:00pm, when he attempted to pass a vehicle improperly and crashed off of the right side of the road. He was taken to the hospital, though it is not known how severe his injuries are.
Yakima-Pasco-Richland-Kennewick, WA
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Tue, 04/07/2015A collision on West Lincoln Avenue caused one vehicle to overturn, landing on its top. The driver was taken to a local hospital, with no word on his condition. Check back for updates.
Yakima-Pasco-Richland-Kennewick, WA
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Sat, 03/28/2015Justin D. Winters, 30, died when he ran into a tree on Saturday afternoon. Winters was taken to the hospital where he was announced dead. The cause of the accident is still unknown. We will update this story as more information becomes available.
Yakima-Pasco-Richland-Kennewick, WA
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Sat, 03/28/2015William Smith, 21, was airlifted to the hospital after being ejected from his vehicle when he drove his car off the side of the road and overturn several times. The accident happened early Saturday morning. He was pronounced dead on Saturday night.
Yakima-Pasco-Richland-Kennewick, WA
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Thu, 03/26/2015A three-vehicle crash was reported shortly after 8 p.m. at Yakima Valley Highway and Puterbaugh Road, near Grandview, Washington. Martinez, driving a Chrysler Sebring, and Gonsalez, driving a Mazda RX8, were traveling east on Yakima Valley Highway when Martinez tried to pass Gonsalez.
Yakima-Pasco-Richland-Kennewick, WA
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Sat, 03/21/2015A 30-year-old Yakima man was killed after his vehicle collided with a tree in Terrace Heights early Saturday evening. Justin D. Winters was traveling on Keys Road at about 5:45 p.m. when his Ford Contour exited the road at Terrace Heights Drive and crashed into a tree.
Yakima-Pasco-Richland-Kennewick, WA
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Tue, 03/17/2015Katrina Cansler was driving east on Highway 12 when she lost control of her vehicle and drove off the road. The car was totaled. Cansler was taken to Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. Troopers say that drugs and alcohol were not involved in the crash.