The Brief
- William Russell-Leonard faces charges of murder, vehicular homicide, and vehicular assault after allegedly driving off the Edmonds ferry dock during a police pursuit, resulting in two deaths.
- Russell-Leonard, identified as the driver, reportedly took meth and heroin before the incident and had several active warrants; he allegedly stole the car from his ex-girlfriend after assaulting her.
- He is held in Snohomish County Jail, with charges expected to be filed by Tuesday.
SEATTLE – The man suspected of a deadly crash at the Edmonds ferry dock while fleeing authorities last week now faces charges of murder, vehicular homicide and vehicular assault.
Authorities believe 29-year-old William Russell-Leonard sped away from law enforcement during two attempted traffic stops on Tuesday, June 17, and during his escape, deputies say he drove his car off the Edmonds ferry dock and crashed into the water. Five people were in the car, and two of them died when the car went under.
According to a Snohomish County superform obtained by FOX 13 Seattle, troopers and deputies pulled three people from the water after the crash, and a dive team went under to recover the other two from the car.…