Police detain ‘obviously’ impaired driver after pursuit from Federal Way
Aug 17, 2022, 11:02 AM | Updated: 12:23 pm
(Washington State Patrol)
(Washington State Patrol)
Washington State Patrol blocked three lanes of northbound I-5, just north of Michigan St., late Wednesday morning.
Troopers pursued a suspected impaired driver from Federal Way, according to a spokesperson for WSP.
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The three right lanes are blocked on northbound I-5 at Michigan Street in #Seattle due to law enforcement activity. The Incident Response Team, Medical Aid, and the WA State Patrol are on scene. No estimate for when the lanes will be reopened so expect delays! pic.twitter.com/egx6LVFHd4
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) August 17, 2022
“Shortly after 10 a.m., at a rest area near Federal Way, we noticed a female individual who was showing obvious signs of impairment behind the wheel,” WSP Public Information Officer Rick Johnson told MyNorthwest. “She did not comply with commands and took off, even hitting one of our vehicles in the process.”
After getting through WSP’s first attempt to spike her car, the vehicle eventually spun out near Michigan Street, where she was arrested. No one was injured during the high-speed chase and ensuing arrest.
It is believed narcotics were onboard the vehicle, according to Johnson.
Looks like a chase ended up here on NB 5 at the Michigan curve. @wspd2pio heading there. pic.twitter.com/SwHA70ekw1
— Chris Sullivan (@NEWSGUYSULLY) August 17, 2022
Update, 12:15 p.m.:
All lanes of northbound I-5 have reopened, according to State Patrol.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
