PASCO, Wash. – A crash occurred on US Highway 12 in Pasco today, resulting in one death and multiple injuries, according to the Washington State Patrol (WSP).

The incident involved two vehicles. One was westbound and making a left turn onto Sacajawea Park Road when it was struck by the second vehicle which was eastbound.

The driver of the westbound vehicle was injured and transported to Kadlec Regional Medical Center. He was charged with failure to yield.

Tammy Bench, 63, also from Burbank, was a passenger in the eastbound vehicle and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Two other people were injured, Their conditions are unknown.

WSP said no drugs or alcohol were involved in the incident.

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