Fatal Accident in Wapato

3 people have died, 3 injured and sent to local hospitals and 1 life-flighted after a one car roll-over accident near Wapato Thursday afternoon. All 7 were between the ages of 16-18 years of age. Authorities say that the individuals were working at a local farm and just had gotten released for lunch. They were traveling south on Sheilds Rd. towards Progressive Rd. when the driver crested a hill and lost control of the pick-up. 3 of the victims were riding in the bed of the truck. Speed is believed to be the causing factor.