Bad pass sends four to hospital

WAWAWAI – Six people were injured in a two-car collision June 7 near Wawawai Landing. Whitman County Deputies and EMS from Fire District 14 and Lewiston Fire responded about 4 p.m. to the incident.

According to the Sheriff's office, deputies believe the accident occurred when a westbound vehicle with two occupants attempted to make a left turn into Wawawi Landing. At that same time a separate vehicle with four occupants, also traveling westbound, attempted to pass the turning vehicle.

All four of the occupants in the passing vehicle were injured and transported to hospitals in the valley. The occupants in the other vehicle received minor injuries. None of the injuries are believed to be life-threatening at this time.

This accident is still under investigation. The driver of the passing vehicle will likely be cited for inattentive driving and unlawful passing, according to the Sheriff's office.