TUKWILA, Wash. — The Washington State Patrol says a driver was arrested after leading a trooper on a chase from Federal Way to Tukwila.
Troopers say they attempted to pull the driver over on I-5 when he took off.
The pursuit continued until the suspect exited northbound I-405 in Tukwila, where troopers deployed spike strips.
A PIT maneuver was also used to bring the vehicle to a stop.
The driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI and felony eluding.
Following the chase, the ramp from northbound I-405 to southbound SR-167 was temporarily blocked.
A tow truck arrived to remove the vehicle, which was later impounded.
The ramp has since been reopened.
This driver fled from Troopers NB I-5 in Federal Way. Troopers deployed spike strips as the vehicle exited to NB I-405 in Tukwila. The vehicle hit the spikes, slowed and a PIT was used to safely end the pursuit. The driver is in custody for DUI and Eluding. pic.twitter.com/QzbEX4XRPl
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) October 18, 2025
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