Injuries Reported in Horrific Deadly Crash on Jackson Avenue SE
Port Orchard, WA (March 8, 2024) On Tuesday evening, deputies arrested 21-year-old Baylijo Williams after a horrific crash on Jackson Avenue SE.
According to the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office, the fatal accident happened around 9:30 p.m. north of SE Devonshire Place.
Reports say that Williams was allegedly driving a Chevrolet Camaro that rear-ended a Toyota Sienna, forcing the vehicle to leave the roadway and crash into a tree.
Authorities say that the Toyota was carrying 4 people, one of whom was pronounced dead at the scene. At the same time, the other occupants of the Toyota were rushed to the hospital with critical to serious injuries.
Meanwhile, a passenger on the Camaro was taken to the hospital, while another sustained minor injuries. Officials say that a 3rd passenger fled the scene.
Deputies say that Williams is charged with vehicular homicide-DUI and two counts of vehicular assault-DUI, after her taking a breathalyzer test and had a blood alcohol concentration of .16.
Authorities are investigating the fatal crash.
Sweet Lawyers extends our deepest condolences to the family of the girl who died in the single-vehicle accident on Shangri-La Drive. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.
Deadly DUI Crash on Jackson Avenue SE: Baylijo Williams Arrested
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