One Killed in DUI Crash on South 16th Avenue [Yakima, WA]

Fatal DUI Crash on South 16th Avenue at West Washington Avenue in Yakima

 
YAKIMA, WA (February 9, 2025) – The Yakima Police Department confirmed that one person died in a DUI crash on South 16th Avenue on January 29.
 
According to the Washington State Patrol, the collision happened at West Washington Avenue around 11:54 PM. Based on a report, the victim was driving a 2014 Jeep Wrangler before the crash.
 
At the same time, a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling southbound on 16th Avenue. Due to unknown reasons, the driver of the Grand Cherokee failed to stop and struck the victim’s Wrangler.
 
As a result, the victim died at the scene. Authorities identified him as a 55-year-old male from the Seattle area.
 
Crews took his 30-year-old female passenger to Multi-Care Memorial Hospital. The occupants of the Jeep also sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
 
Police said the driver of the Jeep showed signs of alcohol impairment. Officials booked him into the Yakima County jail on charges of vehicular homicide and driving on a suspended license.

We offer our sincere condolences to the bereaved family and friends of the victim.

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