Washington

Teen Killed; Stephen Bischoff Injured in Accident at US Hwy 195 in Whitman County, WA

Published on: November 20, 2024

Date of Accident
November 16, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Stephen Bischoff
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

What Happened

Washington State Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed a teen at US Hwy 195 in Whitman County, WA on November 16th, 2024. Officials are saying the incident happened around 7:20 a.m. According to investigators, a tractor-trailer headed southbound on Hwy 195 is alleged to have lost control on the icy roadway. From there, reports say the vehicle jackknifed in northbound lanes, into the path of an approaching Mazda CX-50. Officials say the vehicles collided before there were additional collisions involving other vehicles. Authorities say a passenger in the Mazda, age 13, was hospitalized with injuries he later died from. The driver, identified as 44-year-old Stephen Bischoff, was hospitalized with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening. Reprots claim there were no other injuries and charges may be pending against the tractor-trailer.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Washington State Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck, Passenger Car
Road/Highway
US Hwy 195
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Multiple vehicles were involved in a collision

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