CRIME BLOTTER

Police chase through Lakewood ends with motorcyclist killed, passenger injured

Nov 4, 2025, 5:05 PM | Updated: 5:56 pm

Lakewood crash...

The scene after a deadly crash in Lakewood. (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)

(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)

A motorcyclist was killed and a passenger was injured after a police chase ended in Lakewood Tuesday, KOMO News reported, citing law enforcement.

King County deputies were chasing a motorcyclist when he crashed at the intersection of South Tacoma Way and 100th Street Southwest.

The motorcyclist died at the scene. Meanwhile, his female passenger was critically injured and taken to the hospital.

According to KIRO 7, he crashed into the “Welcome to Lakewood” sign.

Deadly police chase starts in Burien, ends in Lakewood

The chase started when Burien deputies tried to perform a traffic stop on a domestic violence suspect who allegedly made threats with a gun and was believed to be riding a stolen motorcycle, according to KOMO News.

South Tacoma Way is closed between 96th Street Southwest and 100th Street Southwest as authorities investigate.

Crime Blotter

seattle police bodycam bite of seattle shooting...

Julia Dallas

VIDEO: Police release bodycam footage from Bite of Seattle shooting, arrest

The Seattle Police Department released bodycam footage from a gang-related mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle on Sunday.

22 hours ago

manhunt mill creek I-5...

Frank Lenzi

Manhunt near I-5 in Mill Creek: Deputies, K-9 search for suspect who may have stolen firearm

A manhunt is underway near I-5 in Mill Creek after a suspect stole items from a vehicle — potentially including a firearm — and fled on foot into a wooded area, Snohomish County sheriff's officials said.

1 day ago

copper wire thieves ballard...

MyNorthwest Staff

Copper wire thieves hit Ballard businesses repeatedly, owners demand action

Copper wire thieves are hitting Ballard businesses hard, leaving owners with repair bills worth thousands of dollars.

1 day ago

parkland arrest teen dead robbery mexico...

Jason Sutich

Parkland teen murder suspect arrested in Mexico, extradited to WA

A "significant breakthrough" was made in the investigation of the Parkland homicide case, where suspect Brandon Torres-Mesa was taken into custody in Mexico.

2 days ago

ICE Seattle Center shooting...

Jack Bilyeu, KIRO 7 News

KIRO 7 Exclusive: Video shows ICE arrest during Seattle Center mass shooting investigation

Footage obtained exclusively by KIRO 7 showed ICE arresting a man near Seattle Center Monday morning while the cleanup and investigation into Sunday night’s mass shooting was happening only feet away.

2 days ago

bite of seattle 15-year-old laws...

Charlie Harger

Harger: A 15-year-old allegedly opened fire at the Bite of Seattle. Two broken laws will almost certainly let him walk

The bullets that killed Whitehead and Villalba do not appear to have come from the teen's gun. Think about what a defense attorney does with that.

2 days ago

Police chase through Lakewood ends with motorcyclist killed, passenger injured