Grant County, WA – A 22-year-old Othello man died Monday night after a high-speed crash in unincorporated George, according to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say the collision happened around 10:40 p.m. in the 11900 block of Frenchman Hills Road Southwest.
According to investigators, David Trinidad was driving a 2015 Ford Mustang eastbound when he lost control of the car. The vehicle reportedly overcorrected, left the roadway, and struck both an irrigation pond and a tree.
Trinidad was pronounced dead at the scene. His remains are now in the care of Coroner Craig Morrison, who will perform an autopsy. Authorities confirmed that Trinidad’s family has been notified.
A passenger, 22-year-old Melany Campos, also from Othello, was seriously injured in the crash. She was flown by air ambulance to Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland for treatment.
Investigators believe excessive speed played a major role in the collision. The Sheriff’s Motor Traffic Unit continues to investigate.
This tragic incident marks another reminder of the risks of late-night rural road travel in Grant County.
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