Teen Crashes Near Ephrata While Fleeing Deputies

An 18-year-old from Moses Lake, Samuel Banuelos-Fraire, was arrested after attempting to flee from law enforcement in Ephrata, reaching speeds of 88 mph in a 60-mph zone before crashing on SR 282. The pursuit was terminated due to its dangerous nature, and the suspect was later found and arrested. The motive behind the attempted escape is under investigation.