Deejay Tuiasosopo ID’d as 16-Year-Old Killed After Two Cars Collide in Federal Way

Investigators suspect the driver was under the influence at the time of the crash

Federal Way, WA – A 16-year-old boy was killed Friday night after two cars collided on Pacific Highway South in Federal Way, according to police.

The crash happened at approximately 10:45 p.m. on Pacific Highway South. The deadly incident happened after a Friday night football game.

The teen, identified as Deejay Tuiasosopo, was standing on the sidewalk when two vehicles collided. The impact sent one vehicle onto the sidewalk where Tuiasosopo was standing and struck him.

Police arrested the 29-year-old driver of the vehicle that struck Tuiasosopo on suspicion of vehicular homicide. Investigators suspect the driver was under the influence at the time of the crash.

The investigation remains ongoing.