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Yakima – Washington State's ninth largest city and the cultural center of Central Washington

Yakima is not a huge city with a population of 91,000, but there are many commuters traveling into the city each day, coming in from the greater Yakima region. This, of course, means that the traffic congestion is a growing problem, and car accidents are a daily occurrence. Pasco is one of three cities that make up the Tri-Cities region of Washington State. The Tri-Cities is a mid-sized metropolitan area of approximately 271,124 people that also includes the cities of Kennewick and Richland.

Here is information on the most recent accidents in Yakima, Pasco, Richland, and Kennewick:

If you are looking for information on a specific crash that happened in Yakima, the Tri-Cities, or Central Washington, go to the appropriate link above.

If you know someone who has been injured in a Yakima, Pasco, Richland, or Kennewick accident, here are links to the major hospitals in the area:

Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital;

Yakima Regional Medical Center;

Lourdes Medical Center - Pasco;

Kadlec Regional Medical Center - Richland;

Trios Health - Kennewick.

Yakima and Tri-Cities grief support organizations and counselors

When a loved one is killed in a Yakima or Tri-Cities motor-vehicle accident, it is often helpful for grieving family and friends to get help from a grief support organization or therapist. It can be comforting to talk with others going through a similar situation, and the road to recovering from the loss may go more smoothly. Go here to get information on Yakima and Tri-Cities grief support organizations and professionals.

Legal information for Yakima, Pasco, Richland, and Kennewick accident victims

After someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle crash in Yakima or Central Washington, many decisions need to be made immediately and questions need to be answered. For example, how much of the medical costs will be covered by the insurance policy? How does PIP insurance help with medical bills immediately? What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?

When someone is seriously injured or killed in an accident, it is important to get help from an experienced personal injury attorney. A good accident lawyer works with injured folks to get financial compensation for all kinds of accidents and injuries including:

Where to find legal assistance after a Yakima, Pasco, Richland, or Kennewick injury accident

After a serious crash in Central Washington, it is crucial to get help from a good Yakima personal injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a Yakima wrongful death lawyer will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind.  

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Accident reports by county

Benton County, WA - 104
Franklin County, WA - 41
Kittitas County, WA - 129
Morrow County, OR - 14
Umatilla County, OR - 37
Walla Walla County, WA - 58
Yakima County, WA - 193

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Walla Walla County Public Works Department

Walla Walla County Public Works Department

The Walla Walla County Department of Public Works consists of a diverse staff of 59 engineers, surveyors, construction and GIS Specialists, equipment operators, road maintenance crews, mechanics and professional support staff operating across 1300 square miles in Southeast Washington. The Public Works Department is responsible for the planning, engineering, design, construction, operation and maintenance of approximately 1000 miles of county roadways, 200 bridges and over 5 miles of flood control channel. Department staff also coordinates new development transportation infrastructure design and construction, provides county-wide GIS support, and oversees the County stormwater management program.
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Walla Walla County Superior Court #1

Walla Walla County Superior Court #1

 Washington has 39 Superior Courts, one in each of Washington's 39 counties. Superior Courts are the trial courts of general jurisdiction in Washington. A Superior Court may consider all civil and criminal matters occurring within a county's boundary. The Superior Court also has exclusive jurisdiction over civil matters in which the amount in controversy is more than $75,000, felony cases, estate and probate matters, family law cases (including divorces and child custody hearings), and juvenile proceedings. They act as a court of appeal for cases from the District and Municipal Courts.  

Most recent accident reports

Jeanneanne Roberts, 39, Benjamin Rowell, 39, Efren Birrueta Mendoza, 39, Luis Birrueta Guerrero, 62, and Diego Birrueto, 8, injured in two-car accident south of Kennewick, Washington

Roberts was driving a van northbound on SR 397 when the van crossed the center line into the southbound lane.

Date: 
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Roadway: 
State Route 397
City: 
Kennewick, WA
Type: Car Accident

Zachary T. Strankman, 38, Isaiah Strankman, 7, and Brittany Crocker, 25, injured in two vehicle crash near Richland, Washington

Strankman was driving west on State Route 240 when he struck a stopped minivan. Strankman, his 7-year-old passenger, and Crocker, who had been a passenger in the struck minivan, were taken to a local hospital for treatment of their injuries.

Date: 
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Roadway: 
State Route 240
City: 
Richland, WA
Type: Car Accident

Shawn Nguyen injured when bus makes illegal lane change

Bus driver Howard K. Mangis was cited for making an unsafe lane change that caused an accident about a mile east of the Snoqualmie Pass summit Friday afternoon.

Date: 
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Roadway: 
I-90
Type: Bus Accident

Jannese Arreguin, 19, injured when Ramon G. Reynoso, 21, runs stop sign outside of Ellensburg, Washington

Ramon G. Reynoso, 21, of Lapuente, Calif. driving with a suspended license crashed into Paul Boguslawski's pickup Sunday morning when he failed to stop at a stop sign outside Ellensburg.

Date: 
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Roadway: 
Cleman Road
City: 
Ellensburg, WA
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Red Light/Stop Sign

Manuel Guzman, 18, killed and Miguel U. Ruiz, 19, and Alexander J. Arias, 16, injured in rollover crash on North Track Road near Wapato

An 18-year-old Toppenish man, Manuel Guzman, was killed late Tuesday afternoon when his car left the roadway and rolled off North Track Road about 5 miles east of Wapato. Two passengers, Miguel U. Ruiz, 19, and Alexander J.

Date: 
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Roadway: 
North Track Road
City: 
Wapato, WA
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Rollover

Car driven by Dale Fram hits 4 vehicles before rolling over in Yakima, Washington

Fram did not appear to be seriously injured and had been wearing his seatbelt at the time of the accident and was taken to Memorial Hospital for treatment. The accident is being investigated.

Date: 
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Roadway: 
West 66th Avenue and Tieton Drive
City: 
Yakima, WA
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Rollover

Janice L. Cramer, 78, injured after exiting roadway and rolling near Toppenish, WA

Fortunately, Cramer was wearing a seat belt. She was taken to Toppenish Community Hospital and is now in satisfactory condition. Driver fatigue is believed to be the cause of the crash, and Cramer has been cited for negligent driving.
Date: 
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Roadway: 
Highway 97
City: 
Toppenish, WA
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Rollover, Road Departure

Motorcycle accident in Prosser, WA leaves Karl E. Ganje, 18, injured

Ganje was taken to PMH Medical Center in Prosser. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

Date: 
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Roadway: 
I-82
City: 
Prosser, WA
Type: Motorcycle Accident

Fausta Manley, 39, and Madison Manley, 14, both injured in rollover near Prosser, WA

Both of the injured were taken to PMH medical center, treated, and released.

Date: 
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Roadway: 
I-82
City: 
Prosser, WA
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Rollover

Rollover accident south of Ellensburg, WA hospitalizes Christen Hoptowit, 27

Troopers say the driver was wearing her seatbelt. The crash may have been caused by distracted driving.
Date: 
Friday, August 29, 2014
Roadway: 
I-82
City: 
Ellensburg, WA
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Rollover

Manuel Guzman, 18 killed, Miguel U. Ruiz, 19, and Alexander J. Arias, 16, injured in car crash east of Wapato, Washington

Both passengers were wearing seat belts, but Guzman was not, according to State Patrol. Intoxicants are not suspected in the crash.Things to do immediately after a serious accident

Date: 
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Roadway: 
Track Road
City: 
Wapato, WA
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Rollover

Henry Archibeque, 71, dead weeks after he a ran a stop sign and collided with a dump truck on Campbell Road near Wapato, WA

On August 25, 2014, Archibeque was headed south on Campell Road but ran through a stop sign and collided with a dump truck that was headed west. Archibeque was hospitalized until he died on September 16, 2014.
Date: 
Monday, August 25, 2014
Roadway: 
Campbell Road
City: 
Wapato, WA
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Red Light/Stop Sign, Side Collision

8-car pileup in Snoqualmie Pass, WA leaves one injured: Ashlee Bliek, 22, of Oak Harbor

Of the eight drivers and nine passengers, Ashlee Bliek was the only person injured and taken to a hospital. She was released later in the day. The accident blocked the westbound lanes of Interstate 90 from late Sunday morning until just after noon.
Date: 
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Roadway: 
I-90
City: 
Cle Elum, WA
Type: Car Accident

Richard D. Rosales, 24, and Riley Hibbs, 19, injured in crash into house on State Route 410 near Naches.

Richard D. Rosales, 24, of Naches was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. His passenger Riley Hibbs was taken to Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital, where he was treated and released.
Date: 
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Roadway: 
State Route 410
City: 
Naches, WA
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Rollover

Passenger Sarah Lynn Underwood, 18, killed in rollover crash off of Colockum Road near Ellensburg, WA; Driver Karl Wayne Jones, 56, charged with vehicular homicide

Details on the crash itself are limited, but it has been reported that on August 20, 2014, a car driven by Jones rolled off of Colockum Road, ejecting Underwood and coming to rest on top of her, leaving her to be pronounced dead at the scene.
Date: 
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Roadway: 
Colockum Road
City: 
Ellensburg, WA
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Rollover, Ejected from Vehicle