Multiple Hospitalized after Reckless Multi-Vehicle Accident near Cle Elum

CLE ELUM, WA (October 19, 2023) – Jeffrey Wood, Luis Silva, Lazaro Renteria and Anatolii Shramovych were hurt in a multi-car crash.

Authorities responded to the scene around 9:40 p.m., on the westbound lanes of the freeway on October 15th.

At this time, the events leading up to the incident remain unclear. However, reports indicate that the crash involved.

Medics arrived and took 33-year-old Wood, 32-year-old Silva, 75-year-old Renteria, and 43-year-old Shramovych to a hospital for further treatment.

Following preliminary duties, officers cited Renteria, of El Paso Texas and Shramovych, of Puyallup for distracted driving, which was listed as the cause for the collisions.

At this time, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway.

If you’re behind the wheel, pay full attention to the road and your surroundings. Do not engage in any non-driving activity which creates a potential distraction. You can help prevent an accident by abiding by all traffic laws and observing safety precautions.

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