1 Injured After Car, Dump Truck Collide in Adams County

A man has injuries following a two-vehicle collision near Othello Monday afternoon.

The Washington State Patrol says the wreck occurred at around 3:00 p.m. when two motorists were eastbound on SR 26. 21-year-old truck driver Jacob Valdez, of Othello, slowed down to make a right turn. Walter Gregorio-Lopez, also 21 from Othello, collided into the rear of Valdez' truck.

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Troopers say Gregorio-Lopez was injured and transported to Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland for treatment. Valdez was uninjured.

Gregorio-Lopez has been charged with tailgating, according to the State Patrol. It's not clear if he had his seatbelt fastened at the time of the collision; Valdez apparently did.