Fatal crash on I-182 in Pasco was DUI-related, victim identified

Published
February 07, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Kennewick, Washington
I-182; I-22; Milepost 12
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Incident type
DUI, Crash

Summary

Dui Crash Kennewick Washington in Kennewick, Washington: A fatal collision on eastbound Interstate 182 near milepost 12 in Pasco prompted an advisory for drivers to avoid the area. The incident resulted in the death of 57-year-old Maria Mendoza, a woman from Grandview. The crash occurred when an 18-year-old driver drove off the roadway and rolled over the cable barrier into eastbound traffic. The westbound driver hit Mendoza's car. Washington State Patrol confirmed the crash was a DUI collision. Mendoza's next of kin was notified. Eastbound lanes are fully blocked, and traffic is rerouted through Exit 12. Westbound traffic is reduced to a single lane. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Maria Mendoza Named in reporting

Original reporting

Fatal crash on I-182 in Pasco was DUI-related, victim identified | News | nbcrightnow.com

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