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Three people were killed after a car crash along Wheaton Way on Saturday morning.
Two of the victims were men from California, identified as a 21-year-old named Alexander M. Ruiz of Vacaville, and a 23-year-old identified as Touder Yang of Merced.
The vehicle had crashed into a building near Wheaton Way’s intersection. Ruiz and Yang, were pronounced dead at scene, and two others were flown to Harborview Medical Center.
A 21-year-old man from New Jersey was in fine condition after getting treatment.
The car was traveling at a high rate of speed when it crossed into the southbound lanes and went airborne before hitting the building.
Bremerton police believe that alcohol and speed were factors in the crash.
