WSP investigates wrong-way pickup versus semi collision
By Dan Thesman on Sunday, October 16th, 2022 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories
RICHLAND – The Washington State Patrol reports charges are pending against a wrong-way driver on Interstate 82 at milepost 105, one mile east of Richland.
Troopers said on Sunday morning, Roberto M. Ramirez, 37, of Mesa was driving his pickup truck eastbound in the westbound lanes when he collided head-on with a commercial motor vehicle driven by Emil K. Karimov of Broomfield, Colorado. Both vehicles were totaled.
Both drivers were transported to Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland.
It is unknown at this time if drugs or alcohol were involved in this incident.
Photo via Washington State Patrol
