Who is Ting Ye? Chinese national charged with Washington murder flees to home country
Ting Ye, a Chinese national, has made headlines after fleeing to China following a high-speed crash in Seattle, Washington, that resulted in the death of her passenger. Who is Ting Ye? The incident unfolded when Ye was behind the wheel of a 2020 Porsche 911, driving at speeds of around 100 mph, with her passenger…
Ting Ye, a Chinese national, has made headlines after fleeing to China following a high-speed crash in Seattle, Washington, that resulted in the death of her passenger.
Who is Ting Ye?
The incident unfolded when Ye was behind the wheel of a 2020 Porsche 911, driving at speeds of around 100 mph, with her passenger Yabao Liu, also a Chinese national, on September 30.
The white Porsche raced through multiple intersections before colliding with a concrete barricade and becoming airborne. Tragically, the vehicle landed upside down, resulting in the death of Yabao Liu, as per charging documents.
What makes this case even more disturbing is the fact that first responders were not alerted to the scene until approximately 45 minutes later when a bystander noticed the wreckage and called 911. When authorities arrived and extracted both occupants, they found Liu had succumbed to his injuries and detected a strong alcohol odor emanating from Ye.
The severity of the crash made it initially challenging for law enforcement to determine the driver. Furthermore, Ye invoked her right to remain silent and refused to cooperate with investigators.
A week later, an investigator finally met with the medical personnel who had responded to the scene. During this time, Ye was discharged from the hospital on October 6, and within three days, she had crossed the border into Vancouver, Canada, with the assistance of an acquaintance. Subsequently, she took a flight to China, effectively eluding authorities.
Coinciding with her departure, the King County Attorney’s Office issued a warrant charging Ye with vehicular manslaughter, and they also requested a bail of $2 million. However, due to the absence of an extradition treaty between the United States and China, it is improbable that Ye will face consequences for her actions in the U.S. legal system. This case underscores the complexities and challenges involved in cross-border legal matters, particularly when extradition is not an option.
