SOAP LAKE, Wash. — A teenage boy from Ephrata lost his life after his car overturned on Highway 17 near Soap Lake Monday night.
According to Washington State Patrol (WSP), the 16-year-old was driving southbound near milepost 88. Officials said he failed to negotiate the curve and lost control before overturning.
The car eventually came to a stop in the northbound lane on its top.
The teen was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officials said drugs and alcohol were not a factor in the incident.
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