Franklin Connection - Serving Franklin County, WA

PASCO — A Texas man was transported to an area hospital early this morning, Thursday, Dec. 2, after crashing his vehicle along Interstate 82.

Tyson L. Kinsey, 24, of Tyler, Texas, was also cited for driving under the influence, according to the Washington State Patrol.

Kinsey was eastbound on the interstate at about 1:28 a.m. when his vehicle left the roadway at the Exit 13 off ramp, the patrol said. The vehicle, a 206 Hyundai Elantra, struck a Jersey barrier.

Kinsey was wearing a seatbelt, the patrol said, noting either alcohol or drugs was a factor in the crash.

He was transported to a local hospital; his condition was not immediately available.