ADAMS, WA, (April 26, 2026) – A Sunday afternoon crash in Adams County resulted in the deaths of three teenage girls and led to the arrest of a 19-year-old driver from Othello, according to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities identified two of the victims as 15-year-old Yaritzi Flores-Romero and Melissa Romero-Espinoza. Officials said the crash occurred at approximately 12:20 p.m. on Bench Road just south of Othello.
Preliminary findings indicate that a white 2019 Mercedes-Benz sedan driven by Presiliano Perez-Pineda and a Chevrolet Silverado pickup were traveling eastbound when the sedan attempted to pass the truck. During the maneuver, the Mercedes-Benz entered the westbound lane and struck the Silverado on the driver’s side.
The impact forced the pickup off the roadway and into an irrigation canal. Investigators said all three juveniles inside the Silverado were ejected and later found deceased in the water near the vehicle.
An online fundraiser has been created to support the families of the victims.
Perez-Pineda was arrested and booked into jail on suspicion of three counts of vehicular homicide and additional charges.
The Adams County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
