A 19-year-old male driver has been charged with vehicular assault following a rollover crash in Kitsap County that resulted in the hospitalization of his 21-year-old passenger. The crash occurred early on February 1, 2025, when deputies from the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) responded to the 6300 block of NE Gunderson Road. The driver admitted to speeding and losing control of his 2015 Honda Accord while navigating a curve. Witnesses reported seeing the vehicle traveling at an alarming speed of approximately 80 mph in a 40 mph zone just prior to the accident. A portable breath test indicated that the driver's blood alcohol content was .

199, significantly exceeding the legal limit of . 08. Emergency crews extracted the injured passenger from the wreckage, and he was subsequently airlifted to a hospital for urgent medical care. Meanwhile, the driver suffered only minor injuries and was treated before being booked into the Kitsap County Jail. This incident underscores the serious risks associated with impaired driving and the potential repercussions of reckless behavior on the road.