Norma Rodriguez Corrales Hurt in 2-Car Crash on Highland Extension Road [Benton City, WA]

(December 4, 2025) — Norma Rodriguez Corrales and Terrilynn Cramer were hospitalized Tuesday morning after a two-car crash on Highland Extension Road.

According to the Washington State Patrol, the collision occurred around 11:28 a.m. on Highland Extension Road near State Route 225.

Troopers said an 18-year-old Cramer of Benton City was driving a westbound 2011 Audi Q5 when she failed to yield while approaching the highway. A northbound 2019 Honda Accord on SR-225 then crashed into the Audi.

The Honda’s driver, 53-year-old Corrales of Mattawa, suffered injuries and was taken to Kadlec Regional Medical Center. Cramer, was also injured and transported to Prosser Memorial Health. Both women were wearing seat belts.

Troopers said both cars were totaled. Drugs or alcohol were not factors, and the cause was linked to a failure to yield.

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