Tri-Cities driver dies after losing control and crashing into Columbia Park

A Tri-Cities man died Monday after crashing his car on Highway 240 in Kennewick.

Kenneth J. Bloom, 65, of Kennewick was driving a Kia Soul west on Highway 240 about 12:30 p.m. when he drove off the road before he reached the Edison Street entrance to Columbia Park, according to a Washington State Patrol report.

His car rolled, landing near some trees in the park.

He was taken by ambulance to Trios Southridge hospital in Kennewick, where he died, said the WSP.

He was wearing his seat belt, the WSP said. He had no passengers in his car.

The cause remains under investigation.

Less than two hours later another car flipped near the site of the first crash, said WSP Trooper Chris Thorson.

It also happened in the westbound lanes but the injuries were minor, he said.

This story was originally published November 1, 2021 at 8:35 PM.