One Dead, One Injured After DUI Fleeing Crash in Everett

Early on August 23, a car with two male occupants fled a DUI investigation by the Washington State Patrol in South Everett before crashing into a building on Rucker Avenue. One man was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other was hospitalized with serious injuries. The Everett Police Department responded to the crash around 2:30 a.m. and closed Rucker Avenue in both directions during the investigation. Detectives from the Traffic Safety Unit worked at the scene before reopening the roadway later that morning. No other injuries were reported, and authorities continue to investigate the incident. This crash highlights ongoing concerns about DUI-related incidents and public safety in the Everett area.