OTHELLO, Wash. — The driver who allegedly caused a head-on collision was arrested after running from the scene on State Route 17 in Adams County on Sunday, according to the Washington State Patrol (WSP).
At around 5 a.m. on Sunday near Othello, a 19-year-old driver crossed the center line and hit an oncoming car, which injured the two people inside, the WSP says.
The 19-year-old man left the scene on foot but after a quick search, troopers arrested him and he was charged with felony hit and run and driving with a suspended license.
WSP says the road was blocked for nearly six hours.
*Injury Hit & Run Collision* SR 17 MP 31, just north of Othello. A two-car head on collision. Causing driver fled the scene, but was caught/arrested after a short search and was later charged. Roadway was blocked for approximately 6 hours. A formal press memo was completed. pic.twitter.com/LAzYzzVaqJ
— District 6 PIO (@wspd6pio) April 20, 2025
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