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by KOMO News Staff
TACOMA, Wash. — One person was killed in Tacoma early Sunday morning after a stolen car crashed while trying to evade WSP troopers.
The incident began when a trooper tried to stop the car on southbound State Route 509 near Port of Tacoma Road.
The driver fled, continuing southbound on SR-509 before losing control and crashing into a power pole at approximately 110 mph near 21st Street and Pacific Avenue.
The crash killed the front seat passenger, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver, now in custody, was seriously injured, while the rear seat passenger was also seriously injured and taken to the hospital.
Charges for the driver include vehicular homicide, vehicular assault, possession of a stolen vehicle, and DUI.
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