GRANT COUNTY - Scott Kolves was trying to teach his 10-year-old son how to drive when their truck went into the irrigation canal near Summer Falls last week.

Rumors circulated the past week that one of Kolves' sons was driving at the time of the crash. Traffic Unit investigators determined through interviews and evidence at the scene that the 10-year-old boy was behind the wheel, according to Sheriff Tom Jones. Family members requested the boy's name not be published in this article.

Scott Kolves, 45, was out with his three sons on a fishing trip and reportedly going to teach his son how to drive. Kolves was in the passenger seat when he realized they were in trouble and grabbed the steering wheel in an attempt to keep the vehicle on the canal road. Scott Kolves and Korey Kolves, 8, died in the incident. Two nearby fishermen, Cameron Cox and Mike Miller, rescued the two other boys.

"By sharing this information, I am asking the public to remember the Kolves family and continue to focus on supporting them to cope with this terrible tragedy," Jones said in a statement. "This is not a time for criticism or unkind comments. This is a time for understanding, accepting and helping a grieving community."

More than 250 people attended Korey's funeral Saturday in what Jones said was a "beautiful tribute to a much-loved young boy."

In spite of many continued attempted by several agencies, including sheriff's deputies searching the canal while off duty, Scott Kolves' body has not been found. The recovery would officially bring the investigation to a close at which time more information could be released.

"The past eight days have been incredibly difficult for the family of Scott Kolves and Korey Kolves," Jones said. "Scott loved his sons. Everybody we talk to lets us know how much he loved his sons. Spending time with them, especially fishing, was the highlight of his life. Scott's last outing was centered on the love for his sons and enjoying time with them. I again ask the community to refrain from any judgement and to please focus on supportive behavior for the Kolves family."

Scott Kolves worked with the Ephrata School District for the past 14 years in security and also as a teacher's aide helping special needs students.