DUI Crash Tragedy
Five Dead in DUI Head-On Crash on State Route 2
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Key Points
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One Nissan passenger was a 35-year-old man.
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Seatbelt usage varied: the Nissan driver and one Nissan passenger wore seatbelts, while two others did not; the Sonic driver wore a seatbelt.
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The Nissan Maxima came to rest in the eastbound lanes, while the Sonic ended up in the middle of the roadway after the head-on crash.
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State Route 2 remained closed for several hours after the crash, with reports indicating the closure extended into Monday morning before reopening.
Five people died in a head-on crash on State Route 2 near East Wenatchee late Sunday night when a 2014 Nissan Maxima crossed the center line and struck a 2015 Chevrolet Sonic. Washington State Patrol said the Nissan driver lost control around 9:40 p.m. near milepost 137, about 11 miles north of East Wenatchee. All five occupants—four men in the Nissan and the Sonic's driver, a 77-year-old woman from Omak—died at the scene.
Fox 13 Seattle reported that authorities believe improper lane usage, drugs, or alcohol played a role in the crash. The Nissan came to rest in the eastbound lanes while the Sonic ended up in the middle of the roadway. State Route 2 remained closed for several hours, with the highway not reopening until Monday morning.
Seatbelt Usage Likely Affected Survival Odds
Seatbelt compliance varied widely among the five victims. KHQ reported that the Nissan driver and one passenger wore seatbelts, but two other male passengers in the vehicle did not. The Sonic driver, a 77-year-old woman, was wearing her seatbelt. Authorities did not immediately release the victims' names pending family notification.
Investigation Points to Driver Error and Substance Involvement
The Washington State Patrol attributed the crash to improper lane usage by the Nissan driver. Washington State Patrol said drugs or alcohol were involved in the collision, though specific details remain under investigation. The crash happened on a stretch of highway north of East Wenatchee that sees regular traffic between regional communities.
Major Highway Closure Disrupted Traffic Into Monday
The head-on collision forced authorities to close State Route 2 for several hours while emergency responders worked the scene and investigators gathered evidence. Apple Valley News Now reported that the highway remained shut down well into Monday morning before finally reopening. The closure affected travel between East Wenatchee and communities to the north, causing significant traffic delays for the region.
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