April 9, 2024
King County: At approximately 11:30pm last night, April 8, 2024, Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications received a 9-1-1 call from a witness stating they observed a two-car collision NB I-5 just south of SR 516.
The witness further stated that one of the vehicles had rolled over onto its top in the median and the driver was still inside.
Once troopers arrived, they were advised by a Seattle Police Officer on scene that the driver of the causing vehicle fled the scene on foot. Additional troopers responding checked the area but were unable to locate the suspect driver.
The suspect vehicle was a silver 2023 Nissan Sentra, and the victim vehicle was a black 2006 Ford Escape. The Nissan was traveling at a high speed NB I-5 when it struck the Ford causing it to go into the median and roll. The victim driver was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
It was discovered through further investigation that the suspect vehicle was stolen out of Tukwila.
WSP detectives are seeking any additional witnesses to include dashcam video prior to or during the collision. Please contact Detective Haake at Russ.Haake@wsp.wa.gov.
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