Auston Frye, 17, and Pedro Huitron, 18, both killed, and Roberto Valdovinos, 16, injured after high-speed crash on Highway 2 in Coulee City, WA

Modified Date: 
Fri, 03/04/2016 - 3:11pm
Accident Date: 
Friday, February 20, 2015

Two Teens Die In Speeding Crash Overnight

Frye is from Hartline, Valdovinos and Huitron are from Lind.

Fatal accident in Coulee City leaves two teens dead

According to reports, all three were wearing seatbelts, and it is currently unknown whether drugs or alcohol were involved.

2 teens die; 1 injured in Coulee City high-speed car crash

The Washington State Patrol says two teenagers were killed and a third was injured in a car crash late Friday in Coulee City.

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The car came to rest at the entrance to Coulee City Park.

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“Just please, if you're driving please don't speed. Be careful. You never know what could happen,” Auston's girlfriend, Bella Ruzsa, said.

It was about 8:20pm when Frye was driving a car in which Huitron and Vadovinos were passengers, and he departed the road before striking a light pole. Authorities believe that Frye was speeding. The collision killed both Frye and Huitron, and Vadovinos was taken to the hospital via helicopter. It is not yet known if alcohol or drugs were a factor in this accident; we will add more details as information is released.

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Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Auston Frye
Pedro Huitron
Roberto Valdovinos
Roadway: 
Highway 2

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