Washington

Teen Injured in Accident at I-82 in Yakima, WA

Published on: July 20, 2021

Date of Accident
July 19, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-82, Yakima, WA, USA

What Happened

Washington State Patrol officials are investigating a crash that injured a teen at I-82 in Yakima, WA on July 19th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 3:41 p.m. A semi-truck operated by a 63-year-old British Columbia man reportedly made a lane change and collided with a Mini Cooper operated by a 16-year-old Selah girl. The 16-year-old was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The semi-truck driver was charged with improper lane usage.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Washington State Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Mini Cooper, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
I-82
Injuries Sustained

Non-life-threatening injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-truck performed a lane change and struck a Mini Cooper causing it to veer from the road and overturn into a median

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