Tammy Bench Killed in Two-Vehicle Collision in Pasco, Washington – September 22, 2025

A fatal traffic collision occurred on September 22, 2025, in Pasco, Washington, resulting in the death of 63-year-old Tammy M. Bench of Burbank. The incident took place at approximately 1:40 p.m. on U.S. Highway 12 near the Snake River bridge. According to the Washington State Patrol, a Ford Edge SUV attempted to make a left turn onto Sacajawea Park Road and failed to yield, leading to a collision with an oncoming eastbound Chevy Silverado pickup truck.

Tammy Bench, a passenger in the Ford SUV, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the SUV and two individuals from the Silverado sustained injuries and were transported to Kadlec Regional Medical Center for treatment. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash remains ongoing.