Chelan Woman Killed in Crash on Highway 97A Near Entiat

A Chelan woman is dead after a two-vehicle accident involving a Ballard Ambulance on U.S. Highway 97A five miles north of Entiat.

Fatal Crash Reported on Highway 97A

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Washington State Patrol said it happened just before 10 p.m. Saturday when the driver of a SUV, driven by 24-year-old Jaiden Buyas from Entiat, followed a Ballard Ambulance with its lights engaged, driven by 27-year-old Merlee Liberty of Couldee Dam.

Two Vehicles Involved in Collision

Troopers say both vehicles were traveling northbound on U.S. 97A when Liberty attempted to make a right turn. Buyas reportedly failed to yield and struck the ambulance.

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Passenger Identified as Chelan Woman

The impact killed Buyas' passenger, 24-year-old Kasey Emery of Chelan. Investigators say she did not wear her seatbelt.

Driver Transported to Hospital

Both Liberty and her passenger, 24-year-old Derek Graham of East Wenatchee, were uninjured.

Investigation Continues

Troopers say drugs and alcohol were involved in the crash, which remains under investigation.