Man Arrested for DUI in Richland New Year's Eve Collision

A male motorist is charged with hit & run, and alleged DUI after a collision on New Year's Eve in Richland. The crash involved three vehicles at Leslie Road & Greenbrook just after 7 pm.

The man was arrested for alleged DUI in the incident, which resulted in minor injuries.

That's not all that occurred on New Year's Eve. According to a Tweet from WSP Trooper Chis Thorson, another accident was witnessed by another WSP Trooper...

Right place right time. This morning Trooper Munder witnessed a hit and run collision today while clearing a stop on I182. He was able to track down the running driver who had been drinking and was 2.5X the legal limit! Nice catch Munder!- Trooper Clasen

Courtesy of WSP

If this says anything...It says, "Don't drink and drive." Please, if anything, take away from the images above.

Courtesy of Richland Police Department

We cannot hear this message enough. If you need a ride, call a cab, call a friend. Do NOT get behind the wheel.