Unsafe passing leads to crash near Blewett Pass

BLEWETT PASS — A 35-year-old male from Ellensburg was transported to Central Washington Hospital Tuesday morning after crashing his vehicle off Highway 97.

According to Washington State Patrol (WSP), Colton Lahaie was traveling northbound when he attempted to pass another vehicle on a blind curve in a no passing zone. Lahaie lost control, went off the roadway, and struck multiple trees before coming to rest down an embankment.

The crash occurred near milepost 169 shortly after 9 a.m. Lahaie was cited for passing in a no-passing zone, according to WSP. His blue Subaru Impreza was totaled. No other injuries were reported.