Stolen Car, Ferry Crash, Two Lost | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 12, 2026 · 1m

A man named William Russell-Leonard just received a 89-month sentence for a deadly crash that occurred in June 2025 when he fled police in a stolen car and drove off the Edmonds ferry dock, killing two passengers, Porsha Sapp and Melanie Ross. Though two others survived, the tragedy has shattered families and left deep grief. The judge acknowledged the severity of losing two lives but noted the sentence was relatively light; Russell-Leonard will also serve 18 months under community custody after prison. Family members vow his punishment should be as harsh as his actions, calling for a…