16 Yr. Old H.S. Football Star Deejay Tuiasosopo Killed By Alleged Drunk Driver
TMZ • • sports
Key Points:
- Deejay Tuiasosopo, a 16-year-old high school football player in Washington, was fatally struck by an alleged drunk driver near the site where he played a game hours earlier.
- The incident occurred around 10:45 PM when a car collided with another vehicle before hitting Deejay, who was standing on the sidewalk; he was pronounced dead at the scene.
- A 29-year-old man was arrested on charges of vehicular homicide and driving under the influence in connection with the crash.
- Deejay was a promising athlete from a family with a strong sports legacy, including NFL and MLB players, and had aspirations of winning a state title with his team.
- The community mourned his loss with a vigil near the crash site, and his family described him as a compassionate "pillar" whose positive impact extended widely beyond football.
