A two-vehicle crash on WA's SR 28 on Feb 18, 2026, closed the highway, hospitalized two occupants, and prompted an ongoing investigation.

A crash on State Route 28 near Ephrata, Washington, on February 18, 2026, caused a full highway closure and hospitalized two people. The collision, which occurred around 3:55 p.m., involved a westbound Nissan Versa and an eastbound Dodge Dart, resulting in both vehicles being totaled. Both drivers, a 42-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman, were wearing seatbelts and transported to hospitals. An air ambulance was deployed, and the Washington State Patrol is investigating, with charges pending against the male driver. No details on the cause or road reopening time have been released, and the area remains closed amid ongoing storm-related disruptions.