Tacoma Man Sentenced for Fatal DUI Crash
A Pierce County judge handed down an 18-year sentence for a fatal collision involving high speeds and intoxication.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Drug Crime
A Tacoma man has been sentenced to 18 years and four months in prison following a fatal DUI crash in Spanaway. The defendant pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including vehicular homicide, after his vehicle hit 115 mph while eluding deputies.
Why it matters
The sentencing addresses a severe case of reckless driving that resulted in the death of Monica Time. It serves as a legal consequence for a pattern of dangerous behavior that escalated into a high-speed pursuit and a tragic loss of life.
The defendant received a prison sentence of 18 years and four months after pleading guilty to vehicular homicide and related charges. The sentencing followed a crash where the defendant's blood-alcohol content was measured at 0.19.
The players
Time Time
The defendant is a previously incarcerated individual who was convicted of vehicular homicide following a fatal high-speed crash.
Monica Time
She was the individual who died of multiple blunt-force injuries following the collision.
Pierce County Superior Court
This is the judicial institution where the legal proceedings and sentencing for the criminal charges took place.
The details
The defendant fled from sheriff deputies who attempted to stop his vehicle for speeding before he lost control and crashed at the Roy Y in Spanaway. The impact occurred at Pacific Avenue and state Route 507, where the vehicle had been traveling at 115 mph in a 30 mph zone.
Timeline
The defendant committed a gang shooting in 2010.
The defendant pleaded guilty to leading organized crime in 2012.
The defendant was released from prison in 2022.
The fatal vehicle crash occurred on June 14, 2025.
The court sentenced the defendant on September 30, 2026.
Legal Context
The sentence falls within the established Washington state's vehicular homicide sentencing guidelines, maintaining consistency with previous rulings for similar DUI-related fatalities. The case reflects ongoing efforts by local courts to penalize recidivist offenders involved in high-speed reckless driving.
This case highlights the ongoing dangers posed by high-speed pursuits and impaired driving on local roadways near Spanaway. Residents are reminded to exercise caution near Pacific Avenue, as law enforcement continues to prioritize patrols aimed at intercepting reckless drivers.
The takeaway
This case emphasizes the life-altering consequences of choosing to operate a vehicle while impaired by drugs or alcohol. Motorists are encouraged to strictly adhere to posted speed limits to prevent similar tragedies on regional highways.
Further reading
For more information on local enforcement and sentencing trends, visit the Tacoma drug-crime section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Tacoma News Tribune.
