Authorities say a vehicle changed lanes on the freeway and collided with another car
Zillah, WA. – One person was killed in a car accident that happened in Zillah on Tuesday morning.
The fatal collision happened around 7:30 a.m. on Interstate 82 near milepost 52, according to the Washington State Patrol.
Authorities say a vehicle changed lanes on the freeway and collided with another car.
Traffic alert near Zillah:
WSP and @WSDOT_East are on scene of a two car, fatality collision on I-82 near MP 52.
Traffic is being diverted at exit 52.
— Trooper C. Thorson (@wspd3pio) June 11, 2024
36-year-old Jorge Ochoa of Toppenish was pronounced dead at the accident scene.
Authorities say Ochoa was not wearing a seatbelt.
More details about the accident were not released.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
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