By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter
A 20-year-old Randle resident died following a head-on crash in Pierce County on Saturday night that authorities blamed on driving too fast for conditions.
Three occupants of the other car were also hospitalized after the highway wreck that shut down the roadway for three hours and 45 minutes, according to the Washington State Patrol.
Raymond R. Craig, 20, of Randle, was transported to Tacoma General Hospital but passed away there at 9:40 a.m. on Sunday, according to the state patrol.
Troopers called at about 11:30 p.m. on Saturday determined Craig had been northbound on state Route 161 and crossed in to the southbound lane at a curve where his 1992 Mitsubishi GT struck an oncoming 2013 Nissan four-door.
It happened near Thomas Road, about eight miles south of Graham.
No alcohol was involved and everyone was wearing their seat belts.
The three in the Nissan were injured and taken to Good Samaritan Hospital.
They are, the driver, Ramon J. Becerrabecerra, 26, of Fresno; passenger, Jose A. Becerrabecerra, 21, from Eatonville; and passenger Carlos A. Becerrabecerra,20, of Puyallup.
Both vehicles were totaled and impounded, but no charges are expected.