Two people died in a late-night crash on eastbound Interstate 90 about five miles west of Moses Lake in Grant County, Washington, on the night of Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Reports describe a two-vehicle collision in which an SUV struck the rear of another vehicle, which reports describe as a semi-truck. Both occupants of the SUV, ages 27 and 29, were reportedly pronounced dead at the scene. The Washington State Patrol is investigating.
NonStop Local KHQ reported that the Washington State Patrol said it is unknown whether the people who died were wearing seatbelts or whether drugs or alcohol were involved. KPQ reported that the semi-truck allegedly did not stop after the collision and continued eastbound on I-90, and that the State Patrol is seeking information about the truck and its driver. The exact cause remains under investigation, and no one has been found at fault.
Two men from Moses Lake died Wednesday night, Sept. 30, 2026, after an SUV allegedly struck the rear of a semi truck on Interstate 90 near Hiawatha Road, about five miles west of Moses Lake. The crash was reported around 9:43 p.m. The driver and a passenger in the SUV were pronounced dead, according to published reports.
GCJ.news, citing the Washington State Patrol report, said a 2018 Range Rover struck the back of a semi truck, and that the semi driver was not injured. The report also stated it was undetermined whether either man in the SUV was wearing a seatbelt. Source ONE News also reported the deaths and the community’s remembrance of the two men. Families affected by serious crashes like this may have legal options, and we offer free consultations with no fee unless we win.
A deadly crash on Interstate 90 eastbound about five miles west of Moses Lake, Washington, closed the freeway late Wednesday, September 30, 2026. The Washington State Patrol reported the collision involved an SUV and a semi truck. Two men in the SUV died, according to published reports.
KXLY reported that the eastbound lanes were fully blocked with no estimated time of reopening. The Columbia Basin Herald, citing a Washington State Patrol memo, reported that the SUV allegedly struck the back of a semi truck near Hiawatha Road at about 9:45 p.m., and that the truck continued eastbound. The SUV reportedly came to rest in the eastbound lanes, closing the freeway for about six hours. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Two people were killed in a crash on eastbound Interstate 90 about five miles west of Moses Lake, Washington, on Wednesday night, Sept. 30, 2026. According to the Washington State Patrol, a passenger car rear-ended a semi-truck traveling in the same direction. The crash happened at around 9:45 p.m. The semi allegedly did not stop after the collision.
KREM reported that WSP is investigating after the semi that was hit did not stop. KXLY also reported that the semi driver left before law enforcement arrived and that troopers have not determined whether drugs or alcohol were involved. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Washington State Patrol. Details may change as the investigation continues.
Two people died after an SUV rear-ended a semi-truck on eastbound Interstate 90 about five miles west of Moses Lake, Washington, at around 9:45 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Both occupants of the SUV suffered traumatic injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene. The semi-truck driver allegedly did not stop and continued eastbound on I-90.
According to NewsRadio 560 KPQ and KXLY, the Washington State Patrol is investigating and is asking for information about the semi-truck and its driver. Investigators have not yet said what caused the crash, including whether drugs or alcohol played a role. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the State Patrol. Families affected by crashes involving commercial trucks can learn about their options; Beverly Law works on a no fee unless we win basis.
