Fatal wrecks, pellet gun death and Tyson Foods death. Stories you may have missed

Several deadly incidents have shaken the Tri-Cities region in recent weeks, from fatal crashes to a food processing death. Here’s a quick look at the public safety stories you may have missed.

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• A 33-year-old Othello man died after a young child accidentally shot him in the neck with a pellet gun, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office said.

• A 23-year-old Richland driver was killed after his car crashed into a streetlight pole at George Washington Way and Jadwin Avenue, the site of past fatal crashes.

• A 17-year-old Sageview High School track athlete died after his e-bike collided with an SUV near Burns Road and Road 60 in Pasco. The car had the right of way.

• A 53-year-old Pasco father was killed on his way to pick up his 3-year-old son when a speeding driver crossed the center line on Lewis Street. Initial blood tests found alcohol and cocaine in the other driver’s system.

• A 37-year-old Kennewick man, Alberto Daniel Serrato, was killed in an industrial accident at the Tyson Fresh Meats Wallula plant, prompting an OSHA investigation.

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