1 killed in collision in Milton

MILTON, Wash. — A collision along Pacific Highway South on Friday in Milton has resulted in the death of one person.

A sergeant with the Milton Police Department said the crash is being investigated as vehicular homicide, as a driver was arrested.

Although the crash is being investigated by Milton police, Federal Way police who assisted at the scene said Pacific Highway closed to southbound traffic at South 356th Street for some time.

According to a report in The News Tribune, police said a driver going south on Pacific Highway pulled into the left-turn lane and appeared to use it as a passing lane.

Another driver pulled into the intersection and attempted to go north and was hit by the first vehicle. The driver of the second car died at the scene.

The driver of the first car was believed to be driving under the influence.

Law enforcement closed the road for three to four hours while they investigated.

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