A Roy man is facing possible vehicular homicide charges after he allegedly caused a crash that killed one in Auburn early Friday morning.
The deceased has been identified by the Washington State Patrol as Rene J. Munoz Zacapu, 33, of Tacoma.
Munoz Zacapu was reportedly driving a 2007 Toyota Scion southbound on state route 167 near Auburn when she lost control of her vehicle, struck the jersey barrier and came to rest in the middle left lane.
She likely exited the vehicle, according to the state patrol.
Meanwhile, Shawn P. McCreery, 44, of Roy was reportedly driving a 2018 Tesla Model S southbound on state Route 167 in the middle left lane, and struck Munoz Zacapu and her vehicle.
She came to rest on the skip line of lanes of the middle two lanes.
A 2023 Toyota Tacoma traveling behind the Tesla then struck Munoz Zacapu.
The Tesla came to rest on the left shoulder. Munoz Zacapu’s vehicle came to rest in a ditch on the right shoulder. The Toyota, driven by Shey R. Shadle, 48, of Graham, came to rest on the right shoulder.
The crash was reported at 1:39 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 30.
The roadway was blocked for approximately 5 hours and 16 minutes.
Munoz Zacapu was declared dead at the scene.
McCreery, who was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash, was transported to Valley Medical Center for treatment of injuries sustained in the crash.
He is facing possible charges of vehicular assault, DUI and hit-and-run.
Washington State Patrol has determined that DUI was the cause of the crash, according to an incident report.
Shadle, who was wearing a seat belt, was not injured and is not facing any charges related to the crash.
