Manuela Franco, Daniel Gamaperez, and Brini Moranflores Killed in Semi-Truck Crash on State Route 17 [Othello, WA]
Three Pronounced Dead after Big-Rig Collision near Othello
OTHELLO, WA (February 26, 2024) – Thursday morning, Manuela Franco, Daniel Gamaperez, and Brini Moranflores died in a semi-truck crash.
Officers responded to the scene around 7:00 a.m., on the northbound lanes of State Route 17 on February 15th.
Per reports, Franco was driving a southbound 2003 Toyota Corolla and lost control for reasons unknown. As a result, the Toyota veered into the northbound lanes and struck an oncoming semi-truck.
Due to the extent of injuries sustained, crews pronounced 44-year-old Franco their passenger, 44-year-old Moranflores dead at the scene.
Meanwhile, paramedics transported Gamaperez to Othello Community Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
In addition, the driver of the semi-truck, 53-year-old Jeffrey Tibbs remained uninjured.
Following preliminary duties, police say that alcohol or drugs did not play a role, but speed from Manuela is suspected. An active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway.
Our law firm sends out our heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of Manuela Franco, Daniel Gamaperez, and Brini Moranflores who are grieving over the loss of their loved one.
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