Troopers investigate deadly two-car crash in Pasco, WA
PASCO, Wash. - Troopers are investigating a deadly two-car crash that occurred in the Tri-Cities Sunday morning.
According to the Washington State Patrol (WSP), the crash happened just before 10 a.m. on I-182 near Pasco city limits.
WSP investigators determined that one driver crashed into another while attempting to change lanes, both heading westbound along I-182 at milepost 11.
The driver who attempted to change lanes, identified as 23-year-old Erika Rojas Barragan, was taken to Kadlec Regional Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead. Investigators say she was not wearing a seatbelt.
The other driver's car was totaled, but he was wearing a seatbelt and was uninjured.
The WSP does not believe drugs or alcohol were involved in the crash. Troopers say the exact cause remains under investigation.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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