1 Killed, 2 Injured in Moxee Truck Accident
The crash happened in the evening on SR-24 near Morrier Lane, and one person died at the scene.
Candice BondThree people were killed or hurt in a truck crash on SR-24 in Moxee on November 4, according to the Washington State Patrol.
The Evening Collision on SR-24 Near Morrier Lane
The crash happened around 6:14 p.m. near Morrier Lane and involved a pickup and two semi-trucks, each pulling two trailers. The Washington State Patrol said the eastbound Chevrolet Silverado moved into oncoming traffic and struck a westbound Volvo semi-truck. The patrol said a Peterbilt semi-truck then hit the pickup.
The passenger, Jamaica Castro, 32, of Wapato, was killed and died at the scene. The pickup's driver, Cristian M. González, 35, was hurt and taken to MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital. The Peterbilt driver, Jaime Contreras, 46, of Wapato, was also taken to the Yakima hospital. The Volvo driver was not hurt.
What the Washington State Patrol Is Still Examining
The Washington State Patrol said investigators ruled out intoxicants as a factor. The patrol said the cause of the crash remains under investigation. The patrol said charges are pending against the pickup's driver.
Roads are often closed for hours after a serious crash so investigators can measure and photograph the scene before anything is moved.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Sources
- yakimaherald.com, “Wapato woman killed in collision with two semi-trucks near Moxee”
- applevalleynewsnow.com, “Investigation underway after fatal SUV, semi-truck crash near Moxee”
- nbcrightnow.com, “Moxee crash on state Route 24 leaves one person dead”
Lost someone in a crash like this?
Here is what families in Washington usually need, in the order it comes up.
Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
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.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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