A woman driving drunk at high speeds lost control of her Porsche and crashed on a Washington state highway, resulting in the death of her passenger. The driver, Ting Ye, 26, smashed into a concrete barrier, flew over a retention pond, and landed upside down in a grassy area. The wreckage remained undiscovered for about 45 minutes until a passerby called 911. The passenger, Yabao Liu, died at the scene. Ting Ye, however, fled to China, evading vehicular homicide charges.
Before the crash, traffic cameras captured Ye’s white Porsche speeding through intersections at around 92-94 mph. She was traveling north from downtown Bellevue, Washington when she lost control and skidded towards the barrier. Investigators estimated that she hit the barrier at over 90 mph. When first responders arrived, they detected a strong odor of alcohol coming from Ye. She was taken to a hospital, treated, and discharged without notifying the police.
After leaving the hospital, Ye was driven by an unnamed acquaintance to Vancouver, British Columbia, where she caught a flight to China. A bench warrant was issued for her arrest when she failed to appear for her scheduled arraignment. However, apprehending her is complicated by the lack of an extradition treaty between the United States and China.
Bellevue police are urging Ye to return to the United States to face trial and provide closure to the grieving family. If she re-enters the U.S., her warrant will immediately be flagged. The United States’ strained relationship with China further complicates the situation, as China does not extradite individuals to the U.S.
In conclusion, a drunk driver, Ting Ye, caused a fatal crash in Washington state and subsequently fled to China, evading charges. The police are appealing for her return, but the lack of an extradition treaty between the U.S. and China poses challenges to apprehending her.
