DUI/Traffic — Kennewick, WA — reported 2026-07-13

SUMMARY

A woman was arrested and charged with vehicular homicide after a crash that killed a motorcyclist in Kennewick.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: DUI/Traffic
  • Location: Kennewick, WA
  • Date reported: 2026-07-13
  • Suspect: female
  • Victim(s): 1 (motorcyclist)
  • Status: arrest/charge

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The incident occurred at the intersection of Columbia Drive and Jean Street in Kennewick on July 12.
  • Emergency responders attempted to perform life-saving medical care on the motorcyclist, but he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
  • The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene after the crash and seemed to be impaired during the investigation.
  • Police arrested the driver at the scene and sent her to the Benton County Jail on a charge of vehicular homicide.