One killed in crash on Highway 124

By Terry Murry on Friday, August 6th, 2021 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories

WALLA WALLA COUNTY – One person was killed and another injured in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 124 at milepost 9 today. Washington State Patrol reports a Honda Civic was traveling eastbound seven miles east of Burbank when it crossed the center line and struck a Toyota Rav 4.

The driver of the Civic is identified as Ricardo D. Ozunapena, 30, whose home town is not known. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. Noe C. Pompabeltran, 44, of Pasco is the other driver. He was injured and transported to Kadlec Regional Medical Center. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation. WSP states that it does not appear drugs or alcohol were involved.