Arrest made in DUI collision that killed 20-year-old

The Washington State Patrol arrested a 30-year-old Renton man for the Oct. 27 collision death in Seattle of a 20-year-old Othello man.

According to the Washington State Patrol, the 30-year-old Renton man struck the 20-year-old Othello man at approximately 9:01 p.m. Oct. 27 with a vehicle after the 20-year-old walked into the roadway. Investigation from law enforcement found the 30-year-old was under the influence at the time.

According to the state patrol, the 20-year-old died at Harborview Medical Center following the collision.

Prior to the collision, the 30-year-old traveled northbound on Interstate 5 in the express lanes, entering the convention center driving behind another vehicle.

The 20-year-old, walking on the left side fog line, stepped into the roadway, resulting in the vehicle in front of the 30-year-old swerving and braking to avoid striking the 20-year-old.

The 30-year-old driver swerved to the left, striking both the 20-year-old and the second vehicle, with the 20-year-old thrown to the left shoulder of the roadway. Both vehicles arrived at controlled stops on the left shoulder.

Following the collision, law enforcement arrested the 30-year-old man on charges including vehicular homicide and DUI.

The collision resulted in roadway blockages for 3 hours and 53 minutes.