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UPDATED STORY: Kennewick man killed in crash

One-vehicle crash occurred about 2 miles from Connell

 

Last updated 3/31/2021 at 5:13pm

Chris Thorson | Washington State Patrol

The Washington State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash about 2 miles south of Connell along U.S. Highway 395.

CONNELL — A Kennewick man was killed today, Wednesday, March 31, when his vehicle overturned on U.S. Highway 395.

Thomas K. Bailey, 54, was pronounced dead at the scene near MIlepost 53 of U.S. Highway 395, the Washington State Patrol said. Next of kin has been notified.

The crash occurred about 12:22 p.m., the patrol said.

Bailey was northbound in a 2001 Ford F150 pickup when he went off the road, overcorrected and the vehicle overturned, the patrol said.

Investigators have yet to determine if drugs or alcohol were factors.

Bailey was wearing a seatbelt, the patrol said.

His pickup was removed from the scene by Mesa Crossroads Towing.

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Roger Harnack, Publisher

Roger Harnack is the co-owner/publisher of Free Press Publishing. Having grown up Benton City, Roger is an award-winning journalist, photographer, editor and publisher. He's one of only two editorial/commentary writers from Washington state to ever receive the international Golden Quill. Roger is dedicated to the preservation of local media, and the voice it retains for Eastern Washington.

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