Fatal Crash Blocks East Trent Avenue in Spokane Valley, Washington

Spokane Valley, WA (June 14, 2026) – The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office and Washington State Patrol are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on East Trent Avenue, where at least one person was killed following a head-on collision.

According to publicly available information, the incident took place just before 5:30 p.m. on East Trent Avenue in Spokane Valley when emergency dispatchers received reports of a serious two-vehicle crash. First responders were immediately sent to the scene, where they found extensive damage consistent with a head-on collision.

Authorities confirmed that at least one person was pronounced dead at the scene or shortly after the crash. Washington State Patrol stated the incident is being investigated as a hit-and-run. Additional details regarding other possible injuries have not yet been released, and the identities of those involved are being withheld pending family notification.

Investigators with Washington State Patrol are working to determine the circumstances that led to the collision. At this time, no charges or citations have been announced as detectives continue to gather evidence from the scene and review available information.

Traffic on East Trent Avenue was temporarily blocked in the westbound lanes while emergency crews responded and investigators documented the crash site. Motorists in the area experienced delays during the investigation.

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