PASCO, Wash. – Three people are dead after a wrong way crash on the westbound lanes of I-182 according to Washington State Patrol.
Trooper Sarah Clasen says a 2014 Honda Civic with four people inside were driving in the correct direction on I-182 when they were stuck head on by a 2020 Ford Mustang.
According to a WSP press memo, Rodrigo Torres-Gonzalez, 42, was driving the Honda Civic. Guadalupe Vergara Gonzalez, 39 was a passenger along with a 6-year-old and 22-month-old boy.
Vergara Gonzalez and the 22-month-old were pronounced dead at the scene according to Trooper Clasen. A 6-year-old was seriously injured and life flighted for medical care.
Paramedics regained a heart beat while transporting the 6-year-old, but was pronounced dead at Sacred Heart, said WSP Trooper Sarah Clasen. The family opted to donate his organs.
The 37-year-old male wrong way driver in the 2020 Ford Mustang sustained a broken arm and wrist, with no life threatening injuries, Clasen said. It is believed the suspect was under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Charges include vehicular homicide and a DUI, Clasen said. A third charge will be added at a later time.
NonStop Local typically does not name suspects until they are formally charged.
The suspect is now booked into Franklin County Jail.
WSP believes the wrong way driver entered I-182 on 20th Ave.
I-182 was closed for multiple hours after the crash.
This is a developing story, which means information could change. We are working to report timely and accurate information as we get it.
