5 killed in Highway 2/97 crash north of East Wenatchee

The briefing

Five people were killed in a head-on collision Sunday evening on Highway 2/97 north of East Wenatchee when a westbound Nissan crossed into the eastbound lane and struck a Chevrolet Sonic. Four men in the Nissan and the 77-year-old female driver of the Chevrolet were pronounced dead at the scene. Washington State Patrol investigators stated that improper lane usage and suspect drugs or alcohol were contributing factors.