1 dead in Pierce County from high-speed crash during pursuit by deputies
A high-speed wreck during a pursuit by sheriff’s deputies left one person dead over the weekend in the Parkland area.
Deputies were patrolling the area June 14 at around 3:30 a.m. when they saw a driver in a vehicle going at high speed and driving “recklessly” in several lanes. A pursuit then began, Sheriff’s Office spokesperson deputy Carly Cappetto told The News Tribune via email.
The driver could not turn a corner as they approached the Roy Y at state Route 507 and Pacific Avenue South and crashed into the Park-and-Ride. Two passengers were in the car with the driver, Cappetto said.
Two people were extricated by firefighters. The third passenger, a female, was declared dead, she said.
Cappetto could not confirm the gender of the driver and second passenger nor their ages. It is unknown the conditions of the driver and passenger after they were taken to the hospital. Cappetto also said it is unknown if drugs or alcohol involved, pending the investigation.
“This is an active investigation and charges for the driver are being forwarded to a prosecutor for vehicular homicide and vehicular assault and potentially more felony charges once the investigation is complete. Any additional information will be provided after the investigation is complete and a charging decision is made,” she said.
This story was originally published June 21, 2025 at 5:15 AM.
