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Pasco, WA (April 21, 2026) – Two people were injured in a crash involving a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle at the intersection of SR 12 and Tank Farm Rd in Pasco.
The collision occurred around 2:51 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21. Authorities reported that a 2023 Peterbilt truck was traveling eastbound on SR 12 when it attempted to turn onto Tank Farm Rd and entered the path of a westbound Infiniti G37.
The Infiniti struck the truck’s trailer, causing significant damage to the car. The driver of the Infiniti, 18-year-old Felipe M. Yacuta Bermudez, and his passenger, 18-year-old Kevin A. Arevalo Silva, both from Pasco, were taken to Kadlec Regional Medical Center for treatment.
Officials stated that the truck driver, identified as 44-year-old Jim Lopez of Moxee, was not injured. Investigators confirmed that impairment was not a factor in the crash. One occupant of the Infiniti was wearing a seatbelt, while the other was not.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details will be released as soon as they become available. Our thoughts are with those affected as they continue to recover.
How Right-of-Way Violations Can Lead to Truck and Passenger Vehicle Crashes
Crashes involving large trucks and smaller vehicles often occur when one driver fails to yield the right-of-way. Intersections are common locations for these incidents, especially when vehicles are turning across oncoming traffic.
When a passenger vehicle collides with a truck or its trailer, the size difference can result in significant damage to the smaller vehicle. Even at moderate speeds, the impact can lead to injuries due to the force involved.
Factors such as visibility, timing of the turn, and speed of approaching traffic can all influence how these crashes happen. Seatbelt use can also affect injury outcomes for those inside passenger vehicles.
