Seattle Police detectives are investigating an incident of alleged vehicular homicide in Hillman City that occurred early Monday.
At around 1:15 AM, the 19-year-old driver of a Jeep was southbound on Rainier Avenue South when she, for reasons unknown, lost control of her vehicle and struck a light pole and tree. The car was determined to have been moving at high speed near South Findlay Street.
The passenger in the vehicle, a 25-year-old woman, was killed in the accident. The driver was not significantly injured.
Officers at the scene of the fatal accident stated that the driver showed signs of impairment. Officials subsequently booked the driver into the King County Jail for investigation.
02 August 2022
Source: Seattle Police Department Blotter