Mason County man charged with DUI crash that killed motorcyclist in Pierce County
On February 7, 2025, Zachary Douglas Hines, a 35-year-old man from Grapeview, was charged with DUI and vehicular homicide after a fatal collision that claimed the life of motorcyclist Timothy Trammell on the Key Peninsula. The crash occurred on state Route 302, where witnesses reported hearing the impact, leading to the discovery of Trammell unresponsive in a ditch. Hines, who was found in a nearby ditch, displayed extreme lethargy and slurred speech, raising suspicion about his sobriety. Despite claiming to have consumed only two drinks, a subsequent blood test indicated a blood alcohol content of 0. 099%, above the legal limit of 0.
08 in Washington. Hines has a troubling history, including a prior DUI conviction and a hit-and-run charge in 2019. His arraignment resulted in a not guilty plea and a bail set at $500,000, highlighting the seriousness of the charges he faces. This incident underscores the ongoing issues of impaired driving and its devastating consequences on community safety. As the case unfolds, it will draw attention to the legal ramifications of DUI offenses and the importance of road safety.