Crash kills 1 on SR-240 in Richland

Published
June 22, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Richland, Washington
State Route 240 at Duportail Street intersection
Incident type
Crash, Semi truck

Summary

Semi Truck Crash Richland Washington in Richland, Washington: A 58-year-old woman was killed Friday night in a crash on State Route 240 in Richland, Washington, after a semi truck drove through a red light and struck her car as she made a protected left turn from southbound Duportail Street. The woman, identified as Teresa Weers of Richland, was pronounced dead at the scene and her vehicle was totaled. A young female passenger in her car was transported to a local hospital with injuries; her condition was not disclosed. The Washington State Patrol said no arrest was made and the investigation is ongoing.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Semi truck driver At-fault party

Original reporting

Crash kills 1 on SR-240 in Richland | News | nbcrightnow.com

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