UPDATE: 2 hurt in I-82 crash that snarled eastbound traffic near Benton City
A woman and child were hurt after a pickup pulling a flatbed trailer pulled in front of them on Interstate 82 near the Tri-Cities on Tuesday morning, backing traffic up for miles.
A Dodge Ram pickup hauling a Toyota pickup caused the crash when it pulled into the eastbound lanes from the side of the road about 9:40 a.m. between West Richland and Benton City, Washington State Patrol Trooper Daniel Mosqueda told the Tri-City Herald.
The pickup’s driver didn’t notice the white sedan approaching from behind and the car slammed into the back of the trailer.
A woman and child in the car were taken to a local hospital. Their injuries were not life-threatening but their conditions were not immediately available.
The names of the drivers have not been released.
The crash snarled traffic in the eastbound lanes of the highway for more than an hour.
Mosqueda said the slowdown was not helped by a number of drivers who were focused on filming the crash. He asked people to pay attention to the road rather than the wreck.
This story is developing. Check back for updates.
This story was originally published June 30, 2026 at 10:46 AM.