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Suspected drunk driver attempts to carjack vehicle after hitting 7 others

Aug 13, 2015, 1:37 PM | Updated: 2:16 pm

A driver suspected of DUI was arrested in Bellevue after crashing into seven cars and attempting to...

A driver suspected of DUI was arrested in Bellevue after crashing into seven cars and attempting to steal another vehicle on Thursday afternoon. (Bellevue Police Department)

(Bellevue Police Department)

A driver suspected of DUI was arrested in Bellevue after crashing into seven cars and attempting to steal another vehicle on Thursday afternoon.

“The reports that we got from people were that there was multiple vehicle accidents from this one driver and there were attempts of carjacking,” Bellevue Police Detective Amanda Jensen said.

An investigation into the incident blocked northbound Factoria Boulevard in the 4200 block.

No serious injuries were reported, according to Jensen.

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