Brody Milbrandt and Craig Dennis Obituary: Two Moses Lake Men Killed in I-90 Crash
According to information from the Washington State Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 9:45 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of I-90, about five miles west of Moses Lake near Hiawatha Road.
Published by Global Report Center
Brody Milbrandt and Craig Dennis Killed in I-90 Crash Near Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE, Wash. — The Moses Lake community is mourning the deaths of Brody Milbrandt and Craig Dennis, two local men killed in a Wednesday night collision on Interstate 90.
Milbrandt, 29, and Dennis, 27, were traveling eastbound on I-90 on September 30 when their vehicle collided with the rear of a semi-truck.
The crash happened approximately five miles west of Moses Lake at about 9:45 p.m.
Milbrandt was driving the vehicle while Dennis was his passenger.
Both men suffered fatal injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene.
Their deaths have left family members, friends and others who knew them confronting the sudden loss of two young men from the Moses Lake community.
What Happened to Brody Milbrandt and Craig Dennis?
According to the Washington State Patrol, Milbrandt and Dennis were traveling eastbound on Interstate 90 when the vehicle driven by Milbrandt struck the rear of a semi-truck.
The collision occurred near Hiawatha Road, approximately five miles west of Moses Lake.
Following the crash, the vehicle carrying Milbrandt and Dennis came to rest in the eastbound lanes.
Both men sustained fatal injuries.
The semi-truck involved in the collision continued eastbound after the crash, according to information released by authorities.
Investigators were subsequently working to obtain additional information concerning the truck and its driver.
Who Were Brody Milbrandt and Craig Dennis?
Brody Milbrandt was 29 years old, while Craig Dennis was 27.
Both men were identified as residents of Moses Lake, Washington.
Milbrandt was driving the vehicle at the time of the collision, while Dennis was the passenger.
Beyond those confirmed details, comprehensive information about their families, occupations, education and personal lives was not immediately available in the initial reports.
Those details should be added to their memorial stories only when confirmed by family members, official obituaries or other reliable sources.
For friends and loved ones, however, Brody and Craig will be remembered for far more than the circumstances of the crash that ended their lives.
When Did Brody Milbrandt and Craig Dennis Die?
Brody Milbrandt and Craig Dennis died on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
The collision occurred at approximately 9:45 p.m.
Unlike obituary reports in which the publication date is sometimes the only available date, local reporting citing the Washington State Patrol establishes the September 30 timeline for this fatal collision.
News reports identifying the two men were published the following day, October 1, while additional obituary-style tributes appeared on October 2.
Where Did the Fatal I-90 Crash Happen?
The collision happened on eastbound Interstate 90 approximately five miles west of Moses Lake, Washington, near Hiawatha Road.
Moses Lake is located in Grant County in central Washington.
The vehicle occupied by Milbrandt and Dennis came to rest in the eastbound lanes following the collision.
The crash resulted in an extended disruption to traffic while emergency personnel and investigators worked at the scene.
I-90 Eastbound Closed for About Six Hours
The fatal collision caused a significant closure of eastbound Interstate 90.
According to information attributed to the Washington State Patrol, the vehicle driven by Milbrandt came to rest in the eastbound lanes after the collision.
The eastbound freeway remained closed for approximately six hours as authorities responded to the crash, investigated the scene and worked to reopen the roadway.
The closure affected overnight traffic through the area.
Semi-Truck Continued Eastbound After Collision
One of the key elements of the investigation concerns the semi-truck involved in the collision.
Authorities said the truck continued traveling eastbound after the crash.
Washington State Patrol investigators were seeking information that could help identify the semi-truck and its driver.
The fact that investigators were seeking the truck should not be used to speculate about why the driver continued traveling or whether the driver was aware of the collision unless authorities establish those facts.
Washington State Patrol Investigates Fatal Moses Lake Crash
The Washington State Patrol is investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Investigators are working to determine exactly what happened immediately before the vehicle carrying Milbrandt and Dennis struck the semi-truck.
Authorities were also examining whether intoxicants played any role in the collision.
At the time of the initial reports, that question had not been determined.
It would therefore be inaccurate to state that alcohol or drugs caused or contributed to the crash unless investigators subsequently confirm such a finding.
Brody Milbrandt and Craig Dennis Cause of Death
Both Brody Milbrandt and Craig Dennis died from injuries sustained in the Interstate 90 collision.
They were pronounced dead at the scene following the crash.
More detailed medical information concerning their injuries was not necessary to establish that the collision resulted in their deaths.
The official investigation remains focused on determining the complete circumstances that led to the crash.
Moses Lake Community Mourns Brody Milbrandt and Craig Dennis
News of the deaths has brought sadness to people connected to Milbrandt and Dennis in Moses Lake.
Brody was only 29 and Craig was 27 when their lives ended unexpectedly.
For their families and friends, their identities extend far beyond the fatal collision.
The people who knew them personally will remember the conversations, friendships, experiences and everyday moments they shared.
Those memories will remain an important part of how both men are remembered as their loved ones process the sudden loss.
Funeral and Memorial Arrangements
Specific funeral, visitation, burial or celebration-of-life arrangements for Brody Milbrandt and Craig Dennis were not included in the initial reports concerning the crash.
Their respective families or funeral providers may release memorial information separately.
Anyone wishing to attend services or offer condolences should rely on announcements from the families or identified funeral homes.
Investigation Remains Ongoing
The Washington State Patrol investigation into the fatal I-90 collision remains important to establishing the complete sequence of events.
Investigators are seeking additional information concerning the semi-truck while examining the circumstances that caused the collision.
Further updates may clarify the identity of the truck driver, what happened immediately before and after the impact and whether investigators determine that any additional factors contributed to the crash.
For now, the confirmed loss of Brody Milbrandt and Craig Dennis has left two families and the wider Moses Lake community mourning two young lives ended unexpectedly.
Heartfelt condolences are extended to the families, friends and loved ones of Brody Milbrandt and Craig Dennis as they remember their lives and grieve their deaths.
Related stories
Adam Jason Hoffman Obituary, Death: Physician Assistant and Army National Guard Lieutenant Colonel Dies at 51
Hoffman dedicated much of his professional life to medicine, working in orthopedic care, spine surgery and men's health. He also served as a medical provider for the Port Huron Prowlers hockey organization.
Karina Zeviani Obituary, Cause of Death: The Voice Brasil Singer and Thievery Corporation Collaborator Dies at 51
Zeviani died while undergoing treatment for cancer at Hospital Beneficência Portuguesa in São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo state.
Ross Sheppard School Lockdown: Police Find Imitation Firearm After Weapons Complaint in Edmonton
Edmonton police said officers responded to the school at approximately 12:30 p.m. following the weapons complaint.
Christian White Obituary, Shooting: 21-Year-Old Beech Island Man Dies After Augusta Shooting
Richmond County deputies responding to reports of gunfire found White inside a vehicle at 3335 Deans Bridge Road in Augusta. Authorities said he had suffered gunshot wounds.