RITZVILLE, Wash. — A wrong way driver caused a head-on collision on I-90 near Ritzville, leaving two injured.
On Nov. 12 around 11 p.m., WSP was called to a head-on collision on eastbound I-90 near Ritzville. As crews arrived on scene they saw that both drivers were injured.
Through investigation, WSP found that a 28-year-old man was driving on the wrong side of the road when he collided with a vehicle traveling on westbound I-90. The vehicle hit head-on was driven by a 76-year-old man who was transported to the hospital by life flight.
All westbound lanes were blocked as crews continued investigating.
The 28-year-old man has been charged with driving while intoxicate.
Information will be released as we learn more.
Updated: Nov. 13 at 10:17 a.m.
The crash has been cleared and all westbound lanes are back open.
Cleared: Collision on I-90 EB at MP 240 in Lincoln County. All WB lanes are blocked; however, a detour route is in place. No oversized loads permitted.— Spokane Area Traffic (@SRTMC) November 13, 2023
Updated: Nov. 13 at 6:30 a.m.
All westbound lanes on I-90 near Ritzville are blocked due to a two car collision.
According to Washington State Patrol (WSP), near milepost 240 on eastbound I-90, a head-on collision occurred around 11 p.m. last night.
Multiple agencies responded overnight and are investigating this incident.
Collision on I-90 EB at MP 240 in Lincoln County. All WB lanes are blocked. Expect delays. Beginning at 11:19 pm on Nov. 12, 2023 until further notice.— Spokane Area Traffic (@SRTMC) November 13, 2023
At this time, WSP has not released the cause of the crash of if there are any injuries.
While all westbound lanes are closed, there is a detour route set in place for drivers.
This is ongoing; information will be updated as we learn more.
