Driver accused of vehicular assault in Lincoln County crash that injured 2

A driver is expected to face a vehicular assault charge after the car she was driving rolled into a ditch in Lincoln County, according to the Washington State Patrol.

Dana Y. Birdtail, 25, was driving a Mazda Protege east about 5:30 p.m. on state Highway 174 when she lost control of the car, the WSP said in a news release. The crash occurred about 4 miles northwest of Wilbur, Washington.

Birdtail, a Mallot, Washington, resident, and her passenger, Charles J. Reevis, 27, of Wellpinit, Washington, were injured and transported to Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center.

WSP said it was unclear if either had been wearing a seat belt.