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Passenger killed in Parkland crash, driver accused of DUI

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PARKLAND, Wash. — A woman is facing charges for vehicular homicide after Pierce County deputies say she crashed her car outside a Parkland apartment complex, killing her passenger.

Deputies responded to the scene on June 14 around noon, outside the Monterra Apartments on 112th Street E.

When they arrived, they found a crumpled blue vehicle with debris scattered across a lawn.

A 65-year-old passenger in that car died on the way to the hospital.

The 54-year-old driver was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

When she is released, she is expected to be charged with vehicular homicide and investigation of DUI.

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