Violent 2-Vehicle Crash on Highway 395 Under investigation [Pasco, WA]

Pasco, WA (September 27, 2025) — A shocking 2-vehicle crash on Highway 395 involving a semi-truck and a pickup temporarily blocked traffic Thursday morning.

According to authorities, the collision happened around 7:11 a.m. at Highway 395 and East Sagemoor Road.

Emergency crews arrived to find the semi-truck on its side and the pickup with heavy front-end damage. All occupants had exited their vehicles before responders got to the scene.

One person was taken for medical evaluation, while no other injuries were reported. East Sagemoor Road remained partially blocked during cleanup and investigation.

Let’s Drive Safer Together

High-speed crashes can occur in the blink of an eye, but so many are preventable with small, intelligent decisions. Pay attention, don’t get distracted (say, by texting) and never drive after drinking. As ever – obey speed limits, buckle up and keep plenty of room between yourself and other vehicles. These are small enough measures to save lives — including your own.

We can all take steps to help keep our roads safe for ourselves, our families and our communities.

If you or someone you know is involved in a truck or car accident, seek medical attention immediately—even if injuries seem minor. Some symptoms may appear hours or days later.

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