Three killed in cliff crash

USK — Three people were killed and two others were injured Wednesday after the vehicle they were in went off a cliff in Pend Oreille County, according to the Washington State Patrol.

The driver of the Kia Spectra, 33-year-old Cusick resident Aaron P. Pierre, was injured and taken to Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center. Passenger Anthony R. Shirhama, a 22-year-old from Cusick, was taken to Newport Community Hospital, according to WSP.

The three other passengers killed in the crash were identified as Richard A. Torosian, 29, Cusick; Kayleen Sherwood, 32, Cusick; and Nick O’Shan, 29, Usk.

The incident happened five miles north of Usk at Cee Cee Ah Creek and LeClerc roads shortly before 6:30 a.m.

The state patrol said drugs or alcohol was involved and criminal charges are pending.