March 16, 2023
SEATAC, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is seeking witnesses of a road rage shooting incident and subsequent collision that occurred at around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday on northbound Interstate 5 near 216th Street on March 15, 2023.
The incident began with a white vehicle driving erratically and cutting in front of other vehicles. The driver of a black passenger car driving beside the white vehicle, and shortly after sustained a gunshot wound to the face, resulting in the driver colliding with the barrier on the right shoulder and continuing northbound before coming to a stop in the right lane.
The drive of the white vehicle continued northbound, fleeing the scene. WSP troopers arrived on scene and provided life-saving efforts to the injured driver before they were transported to Harborview Medical Center.
WSP detectives request assistance in locating the suspect and vehicle. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Detective Tim Hanson at tim.hanson@wsp.wa.gov
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