Nicholas Hough, Bailey Canales Injured in Crash on Highway 97 [Pateros, WA]

Nicholas Hough and Bailey Canales Identified in Injury Crash on Highway 97 in Pateros

 
PATEROS, WA (February 26, 2025) – Authorities identified 22-year-old Nicholas Hough and 20-year-old Bailey R. Canales who suffered injuries in a crash on Highway 97 on February 19.
 
According to the Washington State Patrol, the collision happened at milepost 248. Based on a report, Hough was driving a 2012 Ford Focus with Canales when their vehicle struck slush on the road.
 
Subsequently, the vehicle rotated and collided with a northbound 2025 Freightliner Cascadia truck. The Ford then hit a guardrail. Police said both vehicles had severe damage and ended up blocking the highway in both directions.
 
As a result, both Hough and Canales were hurt in the incident. Crews transported them to Three Rivers Hospital for medical attention. A toddler, Preston Hough, was also in the vehicle but was not hurt.
 
The driver of the truck, 37-year-old Rene Martin from East Wenatchee, did not sustain any injuries.
 
Authorities cited excessive speed for conditions as the primary cause of the crash.
 
At this point, an investigation into the case is ongoing. In addition, no other details are available.

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