Authorities said an initial investigation showed Kannely was driving too fast for the road conditions. They do not believe drugs or alcohol played a factor in the crash.
GRANT COUNTY, Wash – A Royal City woman died and another person was taken to the hospital after a crash in Grant County.
It happened on SR 26 near milepost 27 about nine miles east of Royal City.
Authorities said Kathryn Kannely, 71, of Royal City, was driving westbound when she lost control of her vehicle and slid into the eastbound lane.
Kannely then crashed into another vehicle being driven by a 23-year-old Royal City woman.
Authorities said Kannely died at the scene.
The other woman was hurt and was taken to the hospital. Her condition is not yet known.
Authorities said an initial investigation showed Kannely was driving too fast for the road conditions. They do not believe drugs or alcohol played a factor in the crash.
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