Injured people were sent to several hospitals in the Tri-Cities area, and Highway 24 was closed in both directions.
Othello, WA - October 22, 2026
Washington State Patrol reported that at least 11 people were hurt Thursday morning after a work bus and a semitruck crashed on Highway 24 near Othello. No deaths were reported, according to The Seattle Times.
Key Facts
- Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026, morning
- Location: Highway 24 near milepost 53, west of Othello, reported in Grant County, Washington
- Type of crash: Collision between a work bus and a semitruck
- Vehicles involved: Work bus; semitruck
- Injuries / fatalities: At least 11 injured; no deaths reported
- Responding agencies: Washington State Patrol; Grant County sheriff's office; Washington State Department of Transportation
- Reported by: The Seattle Times
Crash Overview
The Washington State Patrol said the crash happened Thursday morning on Highway 24 near milepost 53, west of Othello. Around 7 a.m., the patrol shared a post on X saying the roadway was blocked.
Grant County sheriff's office spokesperson Kyle Foreman said the work bus was carrying farmworkers and that about 15 people were involved. He described the injuries as ranging widely in severity. The injured were taken to several hospitals in the Tri-Cities area.
Trooper Jeremy Weber said around 8 a.m. that no one had died. At the time of reporting, the full extent of the injuries and the circumstances of the crash had not been made public.
People Involved
- Passengers: Farmworkers were aboard the work bus, according to the sheriff's office spokesperson.
- Driver: The semitruck driver was involved in the crash. No details about the driver's condition were reported.
- Injuries: At least 11 people were injured, with severity varying across the group. No names, ages or home cities were published in the reporting.