Angelina I. D'Amato Killed in Whitman County, Washington Crash on January 30, 2026 in Highway 195 Semi-Truck Collision

On January 30, 2026, a fatal two-vehicle collision occurred along Highway 195 in Whitman County, Washington. According to the Washington State Patrol, a passenger vehicle traveling westbound on Albion Road (Hamilton Hill Road) entered the intersection with Highway 195 at approximately 1:50 p.m. Preliminary findings indicate that the driver failed to yield while crossing the highway and was struck broadside by a southbound semi-truck operated by a 66-year-old man from Lewiston, Idaho. The semi-truck driver was not injured. Authorities have stated that impairment may have been a contributing factor. The crash remains under investigation.

Angelina I. D'Amato, 22, was a passenger in the vehicle. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the passenger vehicle, a 20-year-old man, sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center for treatment. The incident adds to ongoing concerns regarding intersection safety and right-of-way violations on rural highways.