Aug 5, 2019
By Kaitlin Knapp
15-year-old Gisella Morales of Mattawa died after the driver of a Honda Fit, 18-year-old Felix Diaz, attempted to pass two semi-trucks on State Route 24 near the Vernita Bridge. According to Washington State Patrol, just after 5 a.m. Diaz slammed into a PT Cruiser, injuring the driver and passenger — a married couple in their 60s.
Both of the cars burst into flames.