Fatal Accident On Highway 97

A two-vehicle accident on Highway 97 in Klickitat County on Tuesday night has left one man dead and another facing a vehicular homicide charge.  According to the Washington State Patrol, a pickup driven by 45-year-old Jose Franco of Aumsville, Oregon was southbound on Highway 97 at milepost five when it crossed the center line and struck a northbound utility vehicle driven by 27-year-old Travis Atchley of Klickitat.  The WSP says Atchley was pronounced deceased at the scene.  Franco was transported to Klickitat Valley Hospital in Goldendale, and the WSP report indicates he will be charged with vehicular homicide.  The police report also says drugs or alcohol was involved.  The accident occurred Tuesday evening at 8:35 p.m.

 

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