Minor injuries sustained in bus-truck crash

By on Friday, May 9th, 2025 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories

PENDLETON – Only minor injuries were sustained in a collision between a truck and a city bus Thursday. The accident occurred at the intersection of Southeast Court Avenue and Highway 11. The area is commonly referred to as the Third Street Interchange.

Pendleton Police Lt. Tony Nelson said the driver of the truck failed to obey the flashing yellow light while making a turn to head south on Highway 11. That vehicle collided with the bus causing significant damage to both vehicles. The bus driver was the only occupant of that vehicle.

Nelson reports that traffic was impacted for a short time while tow trucks removed the damaged vehicles.