The Moses Lake, Washington, community is mourning the deaths of Brody C. Milbrandt, 29, and Craig A. Dennis, 27, who were killed in a nighttime crash on Interstate 90 in Grant County.
The two Moses Lake residents died Wednesday, September 30, 2026, after the vehicle they were traveling in was involved in a collision approximately five miles west of Moses Lake.
What Happened in the I-90 Crash
According to information from the Washington State Patrol, the crash occurred at about 9:43 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of I-90 near Hiawatha Road.
Milbrandt was driving a 2018 Land Rover Range, with Dennis traveling as his passenger. The Land Rover struck the rear of another vehicle that was also heading eastbound.
Following the collision, the Land Rover stopped in the eastbound lanes. The other vehicle continued traveling east and left the immediate crash area.
Both Milbrandt and Dennis suffered traumatic injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene.
Cause of Death and Investigation
The reported cause of death for both men was the traumatic injuries they sustained in the I-90 collision.
The circumstances that led to the crash remain under investigation. Washington State Patrol investigators are examining the events surrounding the collision, including whether intoxicants may have been involved.
Authorities have not publicly determined the complete cause of the crash.
Investigators are also seeking information about the vehicle that continued eastbound after the collision. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has information that could help identify the vehicle or its driver is being asked to contact authorities.
Remembering Brody Milbrandt and Craig Dennis
For the families and friends of Brody and Craig, the crash represents the sudden loss of two young men from the Moses Lake area.
Brody was 29, while Craig was 27. Their deaths came unexpectedly and have left loved ones facing the difficult task of mourning lives that ended far earlier than anticipated.
The two men will be remembered by those closest to them for the relationships they built and the memories they shared with family, friends and members of their community.
Their final moments on I-90 tell only part of their stories. Away from the crash scene, Brody and Craig were individuals with their own friendships, family connections and experiences that shaped the people their loved ones knew.
Funeral and Memorial Information
No funeral or memorial arrangements were included in the information available for this report.
Additional details about services or ways for the community to honor Brody Milbrandt and Craig Dennis may be announced by their families at a later time.
As the investigation continues, family and friends are left remembering two lives lost in a sudden highway collision.
May Brody Milbrandt and Craig Dennis be remembered with love, and may their families and friends find comfort in the memories they shared.
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