23-Year-Old Rudolph King III Killed in Car Crash
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: September 15, 2023
The driver was found dead inside the vehicle.
In a shocking turn of events, authorities have revealed that a man who was initially believed to have died in a car crash on Tuesday was actually killed by gunfire. The incident took place at the intersection of 70th Avenue East and 20th Street East in Fife.
According to the Fife Police Department, officers responded to reports of a one-car crash at approximately 9:30 p.m. Upon arrival, they discovered that the driver had lost control while speeding, resulting in collisions with light poles, trees, and a hydrant. Tragically, the driver was found dead inside the vehicle.
Initially treating it as an accident caused by excessive speed and loss of control, investigators worked through Wednesday morning to determine the cause of the crash. However, new evidence emerged on Thursday night that changed their perspective entirely.
In an unexpected twist during their investigation into Rudolph King III's death (the identified victim), Fife Police announced that he had been shot and killed before losing control of his vehicle. It appears that after being struck by gunfire, King lost control of his car which subsequently crashed.
The motive behind this shooting remains unclear as preliminary information suggests it may have been random. Detectives are actively working on gathering more details about this tragic incident.
Rudolph King III was only 23 years old and hailed from Milton. He graduated from Pacific Lutheran University and served as an Army National Guard officer on active-duty status.
As investigations continue into this senseless act of violence against Rudolph King III, authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the shooting or any related incidents to come forward immediately. Those with relevant information can contact Fife Police Sgt. Travis Kenyon at 253-993-8755.
This heartbreaking incident serves as another reminder for communities across America about the importance of maintaining public safety and working together to prevent such tragedies from occurring.
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Tags: Fatality, Auto, Investigation, Washington, Carcrash, Seattle, Fife, Gunfire, Rudolph King I I I, Fife Police
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- Rudolph King III
- Vehicles:
- car
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- Washington
- City:
- Fife
- Location:
- Intersection of 70th Avenue East and 20th Street East, Fife
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-09-12
- Time of Incident:
- 9:30 p.m.
Intersection of 70th Avenue East and 20th Street East, Fife
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