Driver arrested after falling asleep in the middle of Aurora Avenue with a gun on his lap
Aug 17, 2026, 9:18 AM
SPD vehicles block off Aurora Avenue N. during an arrest. (Photo courtesy of SDOT)
(Photo courtesy of SDOT)
Seattle police blocked multiple lanes of Aurora Avenue N. on Sunday morning after a driver reportedly fell asleep in the middle of the road with a gun in his lap.
According to the Seattle Police Department (SPD), officers arrived at a “blocking traffic call” along Aurora Avenue N. near the N. 125th Street intersection at around 10 a.m. Sunday.
Arriving officers reportedly found a man asleep in the driver’s seat of the reported vehicle, with a pistol in his lap.
Officers requested more units, with at least five cop cars pulling up to surround the vehicle and block the area.
After around 30 minutes, KIRO 7 watched as the man got out of the car, backing up slowly towards police with his hands behind his head.
Police confirmed he was arrested on weapons-related charges and booked into the King County Jail.
SPD activity blocking all SB lanes on Aurora Ave N at N 125th St. Seek alternate routes. pic.twitter.com/GF4JKjcVVD
— SDOT Traffic (@SDOTtraffic) August 16, 2026
