Tragic Single-Vehicle Crash Claims Life of Twality Middle School Student

The Washington County community was left devastated by the tragic incident that unfolded on Friday night, claiming the life of an innocent seventh-grade student at Twality Middle School in Tigard. The young victim, identified as Andy Granados, tragically lost his life in a single-vehicle crash.

According to authorities, the incident occurred when the driver, identified as 19-year-old Jesse Granados-Villegas and a relative of the victims, lost control of the vehicle while negotiating a curve on Southwest River Road near Southwest Farmington Road. The devastating crash occurred at approximately 9 p.m. and resulted in the loss of young Andy Granados’ life.

Tragically, Andy was not the only passenger in the vehicle. Brittany Granados, a 10th-grade student at Tualatin High School, suffered serious injuries as a result of the crash.

Following the crash, Washington County sheriff’s deputies took Jesse Granados-Villegas into custody. He now faces charges of second-degree manslaughter, reckless driving, and driving under the influence of marijuana, as deputies identified the intoxicant involved. Authorities also believe that excessive speed played a significant role in the tragic incident.

In a heartbreaking revelation, the Tigard-Tualatin School District informed families on Saturday that the deceased seventh-grader was the brother of Brittany Granados, the injured student. However, law enforcement officials have not disclosed the precise relationship between the victims and the driver.

Recognizing the immense impact of this tragedy on the local community, the school district has pledged to provide counseling services to students in need on Monday.

The school district expressed their deep condolences in a message, stating, “This heartbreaking news has deeply impacted our community.”

For further inquiries or additional information, please contact Beth Slovic at bslovic@oregonian.com or by phone at 503-221-8551.

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