WSP responds to crashes due to snow, fatal collision near WW

By Dan Thesman on Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories

WALLA WALLA – The Washington State Patrol reports snow fall caused several collisions across the region Wednesday morning, including a fatal crash about three miles east of Walla Walla.

The deadly collision involved two vehicles on Highway 12 at milepost 344 around 5 a.m., which claimed the life of Leearon A. Kennedy, 44, of Dayton, and injured two others. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Trooper Chris Thorson said WSP responded to 16 crashes in the Tri-Cities, two in the Yakima Valley and two in Yakima Wednesday morning.

“Speed too fast for roadway conditions was the main cause of all crashes,” Thorson said.