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5 people killed in suspected DUI head-on crash on SR 2

Aug 31, 2026, 5:16 AM

sr 2 head-on DUI crash 5 people killed...

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Five people were killed in a suspected DUI crash on SR 2 north of East Wenatchee late Sunday night. 

A vehicle was traveling westbound on SR 2 near milepost 137 when it crossed over into the eastbound lanes, colliding with another vehicle head-on, according to the Washington State Patrol (WSP). The collision occurred shortly after 9:30 p.m. Sunday.

Four people, all men, were in one car, while a 77-year-old woman was driving the second car. No one survived the crash.

WSP is continuing its investigation into the crash.

This is a developing story, check back for updates

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