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KENNEWICK, Benton County, Wash., Oct. 29, 2026 — At least one person was hurt in a multi-vehicle crash on Wednesday night, October 28, on northbound Highway 395 near milepost 18 and West Canal Drive in Kennewick, according to the Kennewick Fire Department.
The crash involved three vehicles, reportedly including a Subaru SUV and an older sedan. It was first reported around 8:26 p.m. as a non-injury crash blocking the roadway. The call was upgraded after a second reporting party said a driver was having trouble breathing.
Kennewick Fire Department units and local law enforcement responded to the scene. Crews on scene requested that dispatch send a separate medic unit to evaluate and treat the injured driver.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. We hope everyone who was hurt makes a full recovery.
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This multi-vehicle crash happened on Highway 395 in Kennewick, WA. For other recent crashes near Kennewick, WA, visit our Benton County accident news page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is following distance so important?
Keeping enough space between vehicles gives drivers time to react and stop if traffic ahead slows suddenly, which can prevent a crash from happening or lessen its severity.
Are secondary crashes common after an initial wreck?
Yes. A crash that blocks lanes or slows traffic can cause additional collisions if approaching drivers don't notice it in time, which is one reason crews work to clear or divert traffic quickly.
What makes multi-vehicle crashes hard to investigate?
Investigators usually have to sort through multiple drivers' accounts, vehicle positions, and damage patterns to determine the sequence of impacts and who did what before the collision.
What causes multi-vehicle pile-ups?
Common factors include sudden braking, reduced visibility, following too closely, and road conditions that make it hard for trailing drivers to stop in time.
