Puyallup, WA (September 10, 2024) – Melody Anderson, 24, tragically died in a DUI-related accident on Sunday, September 8, on SR 167 near 30th St. The crash occurred around 2:15 a.m. when the driver, a 27-year-old man, veered off the road and hit a pole. Anderson, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver was unharmed but was suspected of driving under the influence. He now faces a vehicular homicide charge. Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident, and further details are expected as the inquiry progresses.