YAKIMA- The Yakima County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that an 18-year-old man has died following a single vehicle rollover incident on October 31st.

Just after 7:25 p.m. on October 31, 2024, Yakima County Sheriff’s Office deputies, medics and Washington State Patrol troopers were dispatched to the 9500 block of Roza Hill Drive.

Upon arrival, it was discovered that a 1988 GMC pickup truck was eastbound on Roza Hill Drive. The driver, Oscar Padilla Jr., failed to negotiate a corner and rolled off the south side of the roadway. Two occupants were ejected from the vehicle as it rolled. One occupant, 18-year-old Nathan Sanchez, died from injuries sustained in the collision. The other passenger suffered non-life threatening injuries.

The driver was arrested and booked into the Yakima County Jail for vehicular manslaughter. Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the collision.

This incident is currently under investigation by the Yakima County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Division. Next of kin have been notified.