1 Killed, 1 Injured in Spokane Truck Accident
The driver has been identified as Melissa Owens, 45, of Spokane, who was taken to Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center after a crash on I-90 that killed her 13-year-old son.
A 13-year-old boy was killed and his mother was injured in a truck crash on eastbound I-90 in Spokane on November 10, according to the Washington State Patrol.
The Rainy Morning Crash on Eastbound I-90
The crash happened just before 10 a.m. as vehicles approached the Division Street offramp, with rain falling. The driver, Melissa Owens, 45, of Spokane, was in a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu with her son. The State Patrol said the Malibu struck a cement barrier, re-entered the lane and hit a 2024 Nissan Frontier.
The State Patrol said a 2024 Freightliner semi then struck the Malibu. All three vehicles came to rest on the right shoulder. Owens was taken to Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, and her son was pronounced dead. The drivers of the other two vehicles were not hurt.
Where the State Patrol Investigation Stands
The State Patrol shared details of the crash in a news release. Troopers have not announced any charges.
New information about a crash usually comes from the investigating agency, often through a news release or its social media pages. Updates can be days or weeks apart.
Candice Bond· Bond LegalFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
- kxly.com, “13-year-old boy dies in crash on eastbound I-90 near Hamilton Street Tuesday morning”
- khq.com, “At least 1 injured in crash involving semi truck on I-90 eastbound near Hamilton Street”
- spokesman.com, “Teenager killed Tueday in collision on rainy Interstate 90 in Spokane - Wed, 11 Nov 2026 PST”
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Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
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Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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