By Crash News Writer 
Colbert, WA (July 9, 2025) — A tragic two-car collision just north of Spokane claimed one life Sunday afternoon when a driver failed to stop at a posted sign. The deadly crash occurred around 4 p.m. on July 6, 2025, on US Highway 2 near milepost 299, about six miles north of Spokane, according to the Washington State Patrol (WSP).
According to reports, investigators say a vehicle was traveling eastbound on Colbert Road when it failed to obey a stop sign and entered Highway 2, striking another vehicle heading south on the highway. The force of the collision killed one person involved in the crash. WSP has not released the identity of the victim pending official notification of next of kin.
The accident blocked northbound lanes for several hours, while southbound traffic was partially restricted as troopers worked to clear the scene and begin their investigation. Authorities have not yet determined whether drugs or alcohol were factors, but confirmed that failure to obey a traffic sign was the primary cause of the collision.
WSP is urging anyone who witnessed the crash or has additional information to come forward as they continue to piece together the circumstances leading up to the fatal impact.
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The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
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