Driver of Buckley Crash That Killed Traevon Norton Charged with Vehicular Homicide

Pierce County prosecuters have filed charges against 18-year-old Ryan R. Bogue for his role in the that killed 17-year-old .

Bogue has been charged with vehicular homicide and failure to remain at the scene of a deadly accident. A bench warrant is currently out for his arrest, according to a report from the Tacoma News Tribune.

The accident occurred on Aug. 3 around 3 a.m. near where 112th meets State Route 410. Bogue was speeding and failed to make a turn and hit a power pole, Buckley Police Chief Jim Arsanto told Patch. The two young men were apparently were in the area to see friends.

A bottle of whiskey was found in the car floorboards, according to charging documents.

After the crash, Bogue supposedly left the scene and called a friend to take Norton to St. Elizabeth Hospital in Enumclaw. Norton was pronounced dead at the scene.