A work bus carrying farmworkers and a semitruck collided on Thursday morning, October 22, 2026, on State Route 24 at Road 24 Southwest in Grant County, Washington, near Othello. At least 11 people were injured, with injuries ranging in severity, and no deaths were reported. Injured passengers were taken to hospitals in the Tri-Cities area. The Washington State Patrol is investigating.
According to The Seattle Times, the State Patrol said the bus was turning onto Highway 24 from Road 24 Southwest and allegedly failed to yield to the semitruck, which then struck it. The Seattle Times reported that the highway was closed in both directions until shortly before 2 p.m. KPQ News reported that 12 bus passengers were hurt, that a State Patrol report indicates the bus allegedly ran a stop sign, and that charges were pending. Details may change as the investigation continues.
A work bus and a semi-truck collided on State Route 24 near milepost 53, about 20 miles west of Othello in Grant County, Washington, on the morning of Thursday, October 22, 2026. The Washington State Patrol reported that 11 people were hurt. The cause of the crash has not been released, and troopers were still investigating.
According to KIRO 7 News, the Washington State Patrol said 11 people were hurt and the road was fully blocked. MyNorthwest reported that the State Patrol’s District 6 office described the crash as a “critical incident,” said 11 people were taken to local hospitals, and asked drivers to avoid the area while troopers investigate. Neither outlet had details on the severity of the injuries, and both described the story as developing. Anyone hurt in a crash like this may have questions about medical bills and fault; Beverly Law offers free consultations, and there is no fee unless we win.
A work bus and a semi-truck collided on State Route 24 in rural Grant County, Washington, on the morning of Thursday, October 22, 2026. The crash happened near milepost 53, roughly 20 miles west of Othello. According to the Washington State Patrol, at least 11 people were hurt and taken to area hospitals. Neither driver was reported injured.
KOMO reports that the bus, traveling south on Road 24 Southwest, allegedly pulled onto the highway and failed to yield to the semi, according to WSP. Of 13 passengers on the bus, 11 were taken to hospitals, and their injury severity had not been updated. KOMO reports both vehicles were totaled and that the highway was expected to stay closed in both directions between mileposts 52 and 54 for most of the day. The cause remains under investigation, and anyone hurt in a crash like this may wish to learn about their options; we work on a no fee unless we win basis.
