Paulo Yepez-Perez Dies in Franklin County Crash

On June 20, 2025, Paulo Yepez-Perez, a 23-year-old resident of Pasco, Washington, lost his life in a head-on collision on the Pasco Kahlotus road in Franklin County. The fatal incident occurred when a Ford F-250, driven by an individual whose identity remains undisclosed, suffered a tire blowout, causing the vehicle to veer out of control and strike Yepez-Perez’s Acura RSX. Authorities from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office have determined that neither drugs nor alcohol contributed to the crash, and the investigation remains ongoing. The driver of the pickup truck received medical attention at a local hospital.