4-Car Crash on I-5 Injures 2 in Clark County

73-year-old Vancouver woman suspected of DUI, vehicular assault, and reckless endangerment

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Two DuPont residents were injured in a four-car collision on southbound Interstate 5 in Clark County on Friday afternoon. The crash was allegedly caused by a 73-year-old Vancouver woman who was driving at an unsafe speed and under the influence of alcohol or drugs, according to the Washington State Patrol.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing issue of impaired and reckless driving on Washington's highways, which can have devastating consequences for innocent drivers and passengers. The case also raises questions about senior driver safety and whether more should be done to ensure older adults are fit to operate vehicles.

The details

Around 4 p.m. on Friday, three vehicles were slowing down for traffic on southbound I-5 when a 73-year-old Vancouver woman, driving at an excessive speed, crashed into them, triggering the four-car pileup. The two DuPont residents, a man and woman both aged 46, were taken to the hospital for their injuries. A 15-year-old female passenger in their vehicle was unharmed. The other drivers and passengers from Kelso and Happy Valley, Oregon were not hurt.

  • The incident occurred around 4 p.m. on Friday, February 14, 2026.

The players

73-year-old Vancouver woman

The driver suspected of causing the four-car crash by driving under the influence and at an unsafe speed.

Two DuPont residents

A 46-year-old man and woman who were injured in the collision.

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What’s next

The 73-year-old Vancouver woman is expected to face charges of DUI, vehicular assault, and reckless endangerment.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the urgent need for improved driver safety education and enforcement, especially for older adults, to prevent such devastating crashes on Washington's roads and highways.