On Sunday afternoon, a tragic crash occurred on Highway 28 near Rock Island, resulting in four fatalities and seven injuries. The incident took place when a 17-year-old female driver, attempting to pass a westbound vehicle, collided head-on with an oncoming charter bus.
According to the Washington State Patrol, the driver of a 2007 Toyota Camry moved into the eastbound lane around 1:26 p.m., near milepost 11, in an attempt to pass a 2016 Chevy Traverse. The Camry crashed directly into a 2006 Prevost H3 charter bus operated by Northwestern Stagelines.
Both the 17-year-old female driver and her 17-year-old male passenger were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the charter bus, a 66-year-old man from Spokane, also lost his life. A fourth victim, whose identity has not yet been released, was a bus passenger who was declared dead upon arrival at Confluence Health Hospital. Seven others from the bus were treated for injuries.
Following the crash, the charter bus veered off the highway, and the out-of-control Camry then struck the Chevy Traverse. Fortunately, the occupants of the Traverse—a 39-year-old woman from Cashmere and two children, ages 6 and 8—were unharmed.
At GLP Attorneys, our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of those who tragically lost their lives. We also wish a swift and full recovery to those who were injured.
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