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A 19-year-old woman fleeing Washington State Patrol (WSP) troopers was arrested Monday for suspected DUI after she collided with a barrier and ran away on foot, authorities announced.
At approximately 8 a.m., WSP troopers attempted to stop the woman, who was driving a Dodge Charger on I-5 south near South 56th Street.
The woman reportedly tried to elude law enforcement officers, and WSP began to chase after her.
Following the police chase, the Charger ultimately collided with a barrier separating I-5 north and I-5 south. Three cars were involved in the collision.
The woman then allegedly attempted to leave her crashed vehicle and flee from troopers on foot.
WSP arrests 19-year-old for suspected DUI
She has since been arrested for suspected DUI, felony eluding, three counts of reckless endangerment, and driving with a suspended license in the second degree.
WSP Trooper John Dattilo noted the on-scene investigation has been completed.
After 8 this morning, Troopers attempted to stop this Dodge Charger which then decided to give chase. The Charger then collided with a barrier with the driver bailing on foot.
— Trooper John Dattilo (@wspd1pio) September 8, 2025
The driver has since been arrested for DUI and eluding.
- Trooper K. Watts https://t.co/ALSQynsKUH
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