RICHLAND, Wash. — A 19-year-old driver in a crash that killed three friends has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges.
The Tri-City Herald reports Jennifer Duong pleaded not guilty Thursday to three counts of vehicular homicide, which include allegations that she was under the influence or drove in a reckless manner.
Lianna Victoria Salazar, Daniel Antonio Trejo and Andres Esteban Morfin were killed in the crash on Feb. 27.
The group was celebrating Morfin’s birthday and were returning to Pasco when Duong started racing another sedan.
Her car failed to make a curve and hit a metal light pole, which cut the car in half.
Duong posted bond earlier this week on $250,000.