ADAMS, WA, (May 15, 2026) – One person suffered critical injuries Friday afternoon in a rollover crash involving an alleged impaired driver in Adams County, according to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities said the collision occurred at approximately 2:40 p.m. in the 2200 block of West McManamon Road in Othello. Investigators reported that an 18-year-old driver, identified as Andres Gutierrez, attempted to pass another vehicle when the accident happened.
Officials stated that Gutierrez failed to notice an oncoming vehicle and abruptly returned to his lane. During the maneuver, his vehicle struck the car he had been attempting to pass. The impact caused the other driver to lose control, leave the roadway, and roll over.
The unidentified victim sustained critical injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Gutierrez was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and vehicular assault in connection with the incident.
