A 27-year-old man from Kennewick died early on October 2, 2026, after he was struck by a semi truck on eastbound Interstate 90 in Ellensburg, Washington. The collision happened at about 3:36 a.m. near milepost 109, within city limits. The driver of the semi was reportedly not hurt and was wearing a seat belt.
According to NonStop Local KHQ, citing the Washington State Patrol, the man had been in the median before moving into traffic and stopping in the second lane, where the semi struck him. He died at the scene, and his name was withheld pending notification of next of kin. The outlet reports the cause remains under investigation and that investigators had not determined whether drugs or alcohol were involved. A fatal crash like this is a reminder that fault is often disputed and evidence can disappear quickly.
