1 Person Killed in Highway 17 Crash near Mesa in Pasco

Pasco, Washington (August 8, 2023) – One person was killed in a car crash Monday afternoon in Pasco.
The deadly crash occurred at around 12:40 p.m. on Highway 17, a few miles from where it connects with Highway 395.
Two vehicles were involved, but what caused them to collide was unclear.
One person was pronounced dead at the accident scene.
The Washington State Patrol closed the highway for about five hours as they investigated the accident.
More details about the accident were not provided.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

