Three serious accidents on U.S. 97 near Chelan involving center-line crossings have prompted the Washington State Patrol to launch emphasis patrols — impaired driving, risky passing and fatigue under scrutiny.
A South Dakota man died after his sedan crossed the center line and struck a semi-truck on SR 281 near George, Washington, according to the State Patrol.
A 24-year-old Ephrata man died Tuesday after his sedan left a gravel road near Moses Lake and hit a utility pole, according to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.