Anthony Willis Arrested in Fatal Crash on Highway 99 at Highway 599 [Tukwila, WA]

Suspected Driver Anthony Willis Involved in Fatal Tukwila Crash

 
TUKWILA, WA (October 30, 2024) – Authorities arrested 24-year-old Anthony Willis following a fatal crash on Highway 99 on October 7.
 
According to the Washington State Patrol, the collision happened at Highway 599 around 11:30 PM. Based on a report, Willis and his 24-year-old female passenger were driving southbound on Highway 99 before the crash.
 
At the same time, a 56-year-old Curlew man was driving in the first lane. At some point, Willis swerved out of his lane at a high rate of speed and struck the victim’s car, causing both vehicles to roll onto the right-hand shoulder.
 
As a result, the Curlew man suffered grave injuries and died at the scene. Officials did not release his name, pending kin notification.
 
Willis is now facing charges of vehicular homicide and driving under the influence.
 
The DUI driver and his female passenger were both taken to a nearby hospital.
 
At this point, an investigation into the case is ongoing. In addition, no other details are available.

Our sympathies go out to the family and friends of the victim.

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