Suspected drunk driver crosses Richland’s Highway 240 into oncoming semi

Highway 240 near Horn Rapids Golf Course was blocked for more than an hour Thursday when an accused drunk driver drove into oncoming traffic.

Wayne B. Bradley, 39, of Pasco, was driving west in a Suburban when he crossed the center line about 4:30 p.m., said the Washington State Patrol.

He hit a a semi truck and trailer driven by Jesse A. Farias, 31, of Pasco, near the intersection of Kingsgate Way, said the WSP.

Bradley was injured and taken to Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland. WSP investigators say he’ll be charged with DUI.

The collision closed the intersection completely for a time and then traffic was detoured around the the wreck during the investigation. It was fully reopened by 7:30 p.m.

This story was originally published February 25, 2021 at 5:32 PM.