Rainier High School student killed in Thurston County crash, 18-year-old driver arrested

A 17-year-old girl was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Rainier on Saturday evening, according to the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office.

An 18-year-old man was driving north at the 13800 block of Rainier Road Southeast at about 5:45 p.m. when he hit a curb and lost control of his vehicle.

He then crossed into the southbound lane, where he collided with another vehicle.

According to a verified GoFundMe fundraiser, Jessie Uch died at the scene.

Jessie, a Rainier High School cheerleader, was 17.

”She was pure sunshine, always smiling, genuine and caring,” the GoFundMe post said. “She was truly loved by all. Life is not fair taking her

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