The quiet stretch of Interstate 90 west of Moses Lake turned deadly Wednesday night when 29‑year‑old Brody Milbrandt and his passenger, 27‑year‑old Craig Dennis, were killed in a violent crash. Both men, residents of Moses Lake, were riding eastbound when their SUV rear‑ended a semi‑truck. The truck kept going, leaving behind a scene of devastation.
Troopers say the collision happened around 9:45 p.m., just five miles outside town. Milbrandt was behind the wheel, Dennis riding shotgun. The SUV struck the back of the semi with such force that both men suffered catastrophic injuries. They were pronounced dead at the scene.
What makes this tragedy even harder to swallow is the semi‑truck driver’s decision not to stop. Instead, the truck continued eastbound, vanishing into the night. Investigators are now working to track down that driver, but so far no description of the vehicle or operator has been released.
The unanswered questions weigh heavy. Why didn’t the truck stop? Was the driver even aware of the impact? Troopers are also looking into whether alcohol or drugs may have played a role in the SUV’s movements before the crash. For now, the investigation remains wide open.
Friends and family of Milbrandt and Dennis are left with grief and anger. Moses Lake is a tight‑knit community, and the sudden loss of two young men has shaken many. The fact that the semi kept going only deepens the pain.
Interstate 90 is a major corridor through Grant County, carrying heavy traffic day and night. Locals know the stretch well, but Wednesday’s crash is a reminder of how quickly routine travel can turn tragic. The highway, which runs 180 miles east of Seattle, is now the focus of a search for answers.
Troopers are urging anyone who may have seen the semi‑truck that night to come forward. Until then, the families of Milbrandt and Dennis wait, hoping for justice and clarity in the wake of a senseless loss.
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