Fatal Crash on I-5 Near Lacey

A fatal crash on I-5 near Lacey claims the life of 50-year-old Steven Hargis after his car was struck from behind by a 21-year-old Lacey driver speeding. The collision sent Hargis’s vehicle off-road into trees; he died at the scene while his 20-year-old passenger was injured. The suspect, charged with vehicular homicide and assault, was arrested. Two teens in the suspect’s car escaped unharmed. The freeway closed for eight hours as authorities investigated — a sobering reminder of how speed can turn tragedy into reality in an instant. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2457b7d463da9b17