Deadly Crash: What Happened on Highway 28?

A devastating collision occurred on Highway 28, near Wenatchee, Sunday afternoon. A car zipping westbound on the highway tried to zoom around another car. Suddenly, a bus was in the way. The car hit the bus, and it crashed into a ditch near Rock Island Dam Road. The car also crashed into the other car it was trying to pass. The car had two 17-year-olds in it, a boy and a girl. Unfortunately, both died at the scene. The bus, driven by a 66-year-old man, crashed. He also died in the crash, as did a passenger on the bus. People on the bus survived but were injured. The bus had five women and two men as passengers. They were taken to a hospital. The police reported that a third car got a little scratched but no one was hurt. The crash happened on the highway, just a 15-minute drive southeast of Wenatchee. Highway 28 was shut down for hours while crews cleared the wreckage. Driving can be dangerous. Pay close attention and follow the rules of the road to keep everyone safe. This accident was caused by a driver making a bad decision. Always stay alert while driving, and avoid distractions. The road was closed for hours while crews cleared the wreckage. This is common in serious accidents like this one.