ADAMS, WA, (April 26, 2026) – Three girls lost their lives in a devastating two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon in Adams County, authorities said. One of the victims has been identified as Othello resident Iris Ramos Cruz.
According to the sheriff’s office, the crash occurred around 12:20 p.m. on Bench Road just south of Othello. An initial investigation revealed that a white 2019 Mercedes-Benz sedan, driven by Presiliano Perez-Pineda, was traveling eastbound behind a Chevrolet Silverado pickup carrying the girls.
Investigators said Perez-Pineda attempted to pass the pickup by moving into the westbound lane. During the maneuver, the Mercedes-Benz struck the driver’s side of the Silverado, forcing it off the roadway and into an irrigation canal. All three juveniles were ejected from the truck and were later found deceased in the water near the वाहन.
Family members of Ramos Cruz have launched an online fundraiser to assist with funeral expenses.
Perez-Pineda, a 19-year-old Othello resident, was arrested and booked into jail on suspicion of three counts of vehicular homicide along with additional charges.
