ELLENSBURG, Wash. — One person was injured after a crash near Ellensburg on Saturday night.
According to the Washington State Patrol (WSP), a 21-year-old man was driving behind a 38-year-old man on Interstate 82 (I-82) at milepost 6, six miles south of Ellensburg. The 21-year-old man crashed into the back of the car in front of him, wrecking his car and injuring himself.
According to WSP, the 21-year-old was airlifted to the hospital for his injuries, and the other driver reported no serious injuries.
According to the Washington Department of Transportation, eastbound I-82 was closed for about three hours while law enforcement was at the scene.
According to WSP, both cars were damaged in the crash, and the 21-year-old faces unknown charges. It is unknown if drugs or alcohol were factors in this crash.
This incident is currently under investigation.
