SUNNYSIDE, Wash. – UPDATE 3:29 p.m.
Washington State Patrol Trooper Chris Thorson says a truck reportedly drove into a power pole heading westbound, which knocked over power lines and closed the road in both directions.
Thorson says the crash happened at 2:42 p.m. Pacific Power was contacted ten minutes later.
The cause is currently unknown. Thorson says WSP will investigate once traffic is moving again.
Estimated reopening of the road is unknown.
ORIGINAL COVERAGE
According to the Washington State Department of Transportation, I-82 is closed in both directions in Sunnyside due to downed power lines.
WSDOT says the closure is at milepost 68. Eastbound traffic is being sent to exit 67 and westbound traffic is being sent to exit 69.
This is a developing story, which means information could change. We are working to report timely and accurate information as we get it.
