Driver Charged After Crash Kills 29-Year-Old Yakima Man

Bail is set at $100,000 for 35-year-old Kyle Ward, who faces vehicular homicide charges following a deadly three-car crash on April 18 in Yakima. Ward made an appearance in Yakima County Superior Court on Wednesday.

THREE VEHICLES AND ONE DEATH

The incident happened in the 1800 block of East Yakima Avenue, where officers arrived to find three vehicles involved in the crash. One of the drivers, 29-year-old Adrian Hernández-Villalobos, was pronounced dead at the scene. The other people involved were treated for minor injuries and released from Multicare Yakima Memorial Hospital.

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THE FIRST FATAL CRASH

Authorities believe Ward was intoxicated at the time of the crash, which marked the first fatal collision in Yakima this year. Ward is currently held in the Yakima County jail on charges of vehicular homicide.

DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT DRINKING AND DRIVING

The Yakima Police Department issued a statement emphasizing the dangers of drinking and driving, describing the crash as a "stark reminder" of the risks associated with impaired driving.

TRAFFIC PATROLS CONTINUE

In recent months, Yakima police have intensified traffic patrols targeting speeders and intoxicated drivers. In March alone, 60 drivers were arrested for DUI, and patrols continue into April, though specific arrest numbers for this month are not yet available.
Authorities continue to urge drivers not to drink and drive.