Othello Police Officer Bryan Jacobsen Injured in SR 17 Vehicle Crash [Othello, WA]

Othello, WA (April 22, 2025) – Othello Police officer Bryan Jacobsen, 30, was injured in a SR 17 collision Saturday night.

WSP officers said it was approximately 9:40 p.m. on April 19, 2025, when the collision happened near milepost 31, two miles north of Othello. 

According to the investigators, Jacobsen was seated in a fully marked police vehicle with emergency lights activated that was stopped in the roadway. Police said Jacobsen was diverting traffic from a prior crash scene.

A 2005 Mercury Mariner driven by 20-year-old Divanely Alvarado-Hernandez, also of Othello, was southbound on the same freeway.

 Alvarado-Hernandez failed to yield to the stationary emergency vehicle and hit the police SUV on its front right side.

The police vehicle rotated and both vehicles rested in the southbound lanes.

Jacobsen was taken to Othello Community Hospital. 

Alvarado-Hernandez was not injured and was cited for negligent driving. Officers said drugs or alcohol were not believed to be factors in the collision.

Both drivers were wearing seatbelts.

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3. Exchange Information

If the collision involved other parties, exchange essential information—names, contact details, insurance, and vehicle numbers if applicable. This will be necessary for insurance claims or any legal processes.

4. Document the Incident

Take photos of the scene, any damages, and visible injuries. Make notes on what happened while details are fresh in your mind. This documentation could be critical for insurance claims or legal actions later.

5. Seek Medical Attention

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6. Most importantly, hire the right lawyer to protect your rights and get the maximum settlement you deserve.

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In another traffic collision, 25-year-old Elias Arenas of Escondido was killed in a N Lake Wohlford Road collision late Thursday night.