Two people suffer possible life-threatening injuries after crash at Sprague Avenue and McDonald Road intersection

SPOKANE, Wash. - UPDATE, July 19, 2024 9:31 PM:

Spokane Valley Police say two people involved in the multiple car crash at the intersection of Sprague Avenue and McDonald Road Friday evening sustained possible life-threatening injuries after a black Subaru ran a red light.

According to police, officers tried to stop the black spray painted Subaru without license plates around 6:15 p.m. and the car immediately sped up.

The driver of the Subaru ran a red light at the intersection and crashed into a Honda which then crashed into a truck.

The Honda driver and one of the passengers had possibly life-threatening injuries. A third passenger in the Honda had non-life-threatening injuries. All three were taken to a local hospital.

The driver of the Subaru detained and taken to a local hospital to be evaluated. He is being charged with felony vehicular assault and might even face other charges.

The investigation into the crash remains ongoing.

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UPDATE, July 19, 2024 7:47 PM: The Spokane Valley Fire Department said two people were successfully extricated from a three vehicle crash that closed the intersection of Sprague Avenue and McDonald Road Friday evening.

In total, there were five people hurt in the crash.

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ORIGINAL STORY:

Police and firefighters are on the scene of a multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of Sprague Avenue and McDonald Road.

According to the Spokane Valley Fire Department, crews are working on extrication at the crash.

The entire intersection is closed.

Avoid the area if possible.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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