Two vehicle collision, one injury

POMEROY–A two vehicle collision that injured one occurred in Garfield County on State Route 12 at milepost 420 on Monday afternoon June 14, 2021 at 4:55 p.m.

Both vehicles were traveling eastbound on Highway 12 just 12 miles outside of the Clarkston, Wash., city limits. The driver of a truck and trailer combo, Javier J. Chavez, 27, of Granger, Wash., failed to yield to the car Theda A. Grinwis, 76, of Spokane, Wash., was driving, hitting her vehicle when she slowed for traffic.

Chavez was uninjured but according to the Washington State Patrol report, the trailer of the truck/trailer combo sustained damage and was towed by TKT Towing. Due to inattention, he was charged with negligent driving in the 2nd degree, the WSP reported.

Grinwis was transported to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Her vehicle was totaled at the scene and was removed by TKT Towing.

Both were wearing seatbelts and according to the Washington State Patrol incident report, drugs or alcohol were not a factor.