Washtucna woman killed in Tuesday crash named

WASHTUCNA — The Washtucna woman killed in a two-car collision Tuesday, on state Route 261 near milepost 57, has been named in a press release from the Washington State Patrol.

Sally Graves, 76, was declared deceased at the scene. She was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident, according to the WSP. No drugs or alcohol are believed to have played a role.

Graves was traveling northbound when her vehicle crossed over the center line and collided with the vehicle driven by Garth Blauert, 57, of Washtucna. Blauert reportedly did not suffer any serious injuries.

Both vehicles were substantially damaged and were towed from the scene.

— Staff report