Prosecutors: Driver Accused In Carwreck In Raymond Was More Than Twice Legal Limit

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Prosecutors say the driver accused in a deadly crash near Raymond this week was more than twice the legal alcohol limit and admitted he was drunk behind the wheel. Investigators say 26-year-old Rex Mullikin of Wyoming told troopers the wreck was his fault after drinking Twisted Tea and taking Suboxone. The crash on Highway 101 killed 50-year-old Jeremy Wetherald of Lacey and seriously injured 73-year-old Judith Holden of Hoquiam. Mullikin faces charges of vehicular homicide and vehicular assault.

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