Teen accused of street racing arraigned in death of Frederickson motorcyclist

A man suspect of causing a fatal wreck while street racing was arraigned Monday.

Not guilty pleas were entered on behalf of 18-year-old Jovell Swayzer for one count of vehicular homicide and felony hit-and-run.

Retired Judge Rosanne Buckner, filling in on a temporary basis, set bail at $25,000.

Rollin Gray, 61 of Frederickson, died after the April 19 wreck.

Pierce County prosecutors allege Swayzer was racing a schoolmate in the 3100 block of 182nd Street East when Swayzer cut in front of the other teenager, who lost control and hit Gray’s motorcycle.

This story was originally published August 8, 2016 at 5:45 PM with the headline "Teen accused of street racing arraigned in death of Frederickson motorcyclist."