Soap Lake, WA – Emergency crews rushed to a serious crash Sunday evening after a vehicle slammed into a utility pole and caught fire near Soap Lake, leaving a woman injured and trapped inside the vehicle.
According to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and first responders were dispatched around 7 p.m. Sunday to the 1000 block of Thomas Drive Northeast, where callers reported a vehicle fire with a person trapped. Authorities said the vehicle had collided with a utility pole before bursting into flames.
The female victim was pulled from the vehicle and suffered burn injuries, according to officials. She was later transported by air ambulance to a regional hospital for treatment. Her current condition has not been released.
Multiple agencies responded to the scene, including Grant County Fire District #7, Lifeline Ambulance, MACC 911, the Soap Lake Police Department, and Grant PUD, which assisted due to the damaged utility pole.
The crash occurred within Grant County, near the city of Soap Lake, roughly 25 miles west of Moses Lake, a key regional hub in central Washington. Authorities did not immediately release information about what caused the collision or whether speed, impairment, or mechanical issues may have played a role.
Deputies emphasized that the investigation is still ongoing and described the information as early and subject to change. Additional details are expected as investigators continue to process the scene and gather evidence.
Residents in the area may have experienced temporary traffic disruptions or utility-related issues during the emergency response Sunday night.
Anyone with information related to the crash is encouraged to contact the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
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