WSP investigating wrong-way driver that sent two people to hospital in Pasco

PASCO, Wash. — A Jeep heading in the wrong direction on I-182 struck three cars and sent two people to the ER Sunday night (June 12).  

Washington State Patrol is investigating the incident as a vehicular assault.  

According to a tweet from Trooper Chris Thorson, the crash happened at 11:43 p.m. The Jeep was traveling the wrong way on I-182 near Road 100 in Pasco.  

Image Credit: Trooper C. Thorson

The road was closed for five and a half hours but has since been reopened. The condition of those involved in the collision is unknown.  

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