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Troopers Arrest Wrong Way Driver For Suspicion Of DUI

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August 18, 2022

King County: Just before 1:00 am this morning Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications began receiving 9-1-1 calls reporting a vehicle traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes of I-90 just west of SR 18.

Troopers responded to the area in an attempt to intercept the vehicle and get it stopped.  During this time WSP communications received a total of 13 9-1-1 calls updating the location of the wrong way vehicle. Thankfully the vehicle pulled over briefly in the gore point near exit 18 in Issaquah still facing westbound in the eastbound lanes.  Troopers were able to intercept the vehicle and prevent the driver from continuing to drive.

The driver was placed into custody for suspicion of impaired driving.  There were open containers of beer in between the front seats of the vehicle in plain sight.  The driver was booked into the King County Jail on charges of Driving Under the Influence and Reckless Driving.

The Washington State Patrol would like to thank all 13 9-1-1 callers which made it possible for troopers to locate the vehicle and bring this incident to a safe ending.

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