A Wapato man riding as a passenger suffered traumatic injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene
Kittitas County, WA. – One person was killed, and three others were injured in a car crash early Monday morning near Ellensburg in Kittitas County.
According to the Washington State Patrol, the accident occurred around 5:15 a.m. on Interstate 82.
A pickup truck was traveling on the freeway when it lost control, left the roadway, and rolled over.
The vehicle was occupied by four people at the time of the crash.
A Wapato man riding as a passenger suffered traumatic injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver, a male passenger a female passenger were injured and were transported to Yakima Memorial Hospital for treatment.
Investigators determined the cause of the crash was excessive speed for road conditions, though it remains unclear whether impairment was a contributing factor.
The car accident remains under investigation by the Washington State Patrol.
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