Federal Way man, 18, dies in crash on SR 167 in Auburn

A Federal Way man was killed in a single-vehicle crash about 5 a.m. Saturday in Auburn.

Mirror staff reports:

A Federal Way man was killed in a single-vehicle crash about 5 a.m. Saturday in Auburn.

Pavlo L. Myronets, 18, was traveling northbound on State Route 167 when his silver 2006 Scion TC left the roadway, struck the right-side barrier and came to rest in the bushes. The incident occurred near the South 277th Street exit.

The vehicle left several feet of skid marks before leaving the roadway. During the crash, Myronets was ejected from the vehicle. He was transported to Harborview Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

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Drugs and alcohol were not involved, according to the Washington State Patrol. Reports say the driver may have been racing other cars on the freeway.

State troopers are looking for anyone who may have witnessed the crash. Contact (425) 401-7719.