A fatal collision occurred on U. S. Highway 12 near White Pass on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, according to Yakima Police Department reports. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and it remains unclear whether drugs or alcohol were involved. The Yakima Herald-Republic reported the incident without specifying the number of vehicles or injuries beyond the fatality. Residents traveling on U. S. Hwy 12 should be aware of ongoing traffic conditions near White Pass as authorities continue their investigation.
Fatal collision on U. S. Hwy 12 near White Pass
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- ✓A fatal collision occurred on U. S. Highway 12 near White Pass“Fatal collision reported on U.S. Hwy 12 near White Pass — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0700 The cause of the collision is under investigation, and it is unknown whether drugs or alcohol were involved Source: https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/fatal-collision-reported-on-u-s-hwy-12-near-white-pass/article_53afa155-a687-47b5-9148-351837d212ea.html”
- ✓The collision occurred on Wednesday, September 9, 2026“Fatal collision reported on U.S. Hwy 12 near White Pass — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0700”
- ✓The cause of the crash is under investigation“The cause of the collision is under investigation, and it is unknown whether drugs or alcohol were involved”
- ✓It remains unclear whether drugs or alcohol were involved“The cause of the collision is under investigation, and it is unknown whether drugs or alcohol were involved”
- ✓The Yakima Herald-Republic reported the incident“Fatal collision reported on U.S. Hwy 12 near White Pass — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0700 The cause of the collision is under investigation, and it is unknown whether drugs or alcohol were involved Source: https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/fatal-collision-reported-on-u-s-hwy-12-near-white-pass/article_53afa155-a687-47b5-9148-351837d212ea.html”
- ⚠The Yakima Herald-Republic did not specify the number of vehiclesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The Yakima Herald-Republic did not specify the number of injuries beyond the fatalityNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠Residents traveling on U. S. Hwy 12 should be aware of ongoing traffic conditions near White PassNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓Authorities continue their investigation“The cause of the collision is under investigation, and it is unknown whether drugs or alcohol were involved”
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