Lacey, WA (September 8, 2024) – A high-speed police chase ended tragically in Lacey when a stolen truck, driven by a woman with 47 prior arrests, collided head-on with another vehicle on Pacific Avenue Southeast, near the intersection with Fones Road Southeast. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. on Saturday, leading to one critical injury and the subsequent death of one of the car’s passengers.
Thurston County Sheriff’s deputies initiated the pursuit after the suspect fled in the stolen vehicle. Despite attempts to stop her using spike strips, the suspect continued, resulting in the fatal collision. She was apprehended after a brief foot chase.
Authorities, led by Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders and supported by Washington State Patrol, are conducting a thorough investigation. Charges of murder and vehicular manslaughter are being considered against the suspect. The investigation and road closures around Lilly Road Southeast are ongoing, impacting local traffic.