15-year-old girl killed after car shears Tacoma power pole and catches fire
A 15-year-old girl was killed Sunday after the car she was riding in sheared a power pole in Tacoma, flipped and caught fire, police said.
Three other teens were injured in the crash, which took place about 1:15 a.m. in the 4400 block of Marine View Drive.
Investigators believe the 18-year-old driver was speeding and under the influence of marijuana. He has since been released from the hospital.
Prosecutors are reviewing possible charges of vehicular homicide, vehicular assault and DUI.
The vehicle was traveling northwest when the driver allegedly lost control, crossed the center line, went through the power pole, flipped over and caught fire.
Passersby called 911 to report the fully-engulfed car.
A 17-year-old girl suffered multiple broken bones. A 17-year-old boy was thrown from the vehicle and suffered serious injuries. A 15-year-old girl died inside of the vehicle.
She has not yet been publicly identified.
It was not immediately known where the group of teens were coming from or heading to.
This story was originally published December 21, 2020 at 9:46 AM.
