Milton-Freewater woman injured in rollover collision

Published 12:00 pm Tuesday, September 1, 2020

UPDATE: This item has been updated to reflect the condition of the driver and to clarify the collision report.

WALLA WALLA, Wash. — A Milton-Freewater woman was injured Monday, Aug. 31, in a rollover collision on U.S. Highway 12.

Ashlynn Warkocki, 19, was driving east at Sapolil Road, 3 miles southeast of Walla Walla and near the weigh station.

For an unknown reason, Warkocki’s vehicle left the road and rolled at 11:07 p.m., according to a news release from Washington State Patrol.

Neither alcohol nor drugs were listed as being involved in the collision.

Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office deputies and firefighters from Fire District 8 responded to the scene, along with state patrol.

Warkocki was taken to Providence St. Mary Medical Center, officials said.

Warkocki’s mother, Sarah Warkocki, said Tuesday, Sept. 1, her daughter is in critical condition at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland, Washington. Ashlynn Warkocki, who has experienced two brain bleeds since rolling over, suffered a broken arm in the collision. She’s undergone surgery and is currently intubated, Sarah Warkocki said.

The incident blocked the roadway for about 2½ hours, according to a social media post by the sheriff’s office.

The collision is under investigation, and charges are pending, according to the news release.

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