Young woman dies on I-5
Katerina Valavala, 20, from Des Moines was killed in a crash in Tukwila on Interstate 5 on Nov. 26. Christina Valavala, 16, Marcia Foalima, 17, and El-Desicca Liffiti,17, passengers in the cars, were injured and taken to Harborview Medical Center. Police said Katerina Valavala was driving northbound on I-5 when she missed the exit, turned hard to the right and struck a curb, which made the car overturn. There was no evidence of alcohol or drug use, investigators said.
Rollover crash leaves one dead
A car crash on state Route 599 near Tukwila left one man dead and another seriously injured. A Honda Civic, driven by a 20 year old, was heading north on 599 at about 100 mph when he lost control. The car rolled several times ejecting one passenger about 80 feet away from the car. He was later identified as Terry C. Hang, 22 of Tukwila. Another passenger was seriously injured and taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Hang was later pronounced dead. The driver had minor injuries and was taken into custody for investigation of impaired driving. Alcohol or drugs were believed to be a factor in the crash.
Residential burglaries and break-ins
2400 blk S. 138th St., 14400 blk 6th Pl S.W., 400 blk S.W. 127th St., 2000 blk S.W. 118th St., 2000 blk S.W. 120th St., 600 blk S.W. 146th St., 2000 blk S.W. 112th St., 13400 blk 10th Ave. S., 1900 blk S.W. 116th St., 2000 blk S. 128th St.
Car break-ins, vandalism, prowlers and theft
12800 blk 24th Ave. S., 3200 blk S. 152nd St., 300 blk S.W. 160th St., 400 blk S.W. 153rd St., 11600 blk 1st Ave. S., 12200 blk 2nd Ave. S.W., 1100 blk S.W. 139th St., 14400 blk 8th Ave. S.W., 12300 blk 28th Ave. S., 2800 blk S. 125th St., 200 blk S. 177th Pl., 13800 blk 12th Ave. S.W., 13200 blk Ambaum Blvd. S., 100 blk S.W. 148th St., 16200 blk Des Moines Memorial Drive, 13200 blk 6th Ave. S.W., 16600 Marine View Dr.