Lynnwood, WA stolen vehicle pursuit ends in crash on I-405
LYNNWOOD, Wash. - A stolen vehicle pursuit ended in a crash this morning on Interstate 405, according to officials.
What we know:
A routine patrol quickly escalated this morning into a high-speed chase after an officer spotted a white Kia Optima that matched the description of a reported stolen vehicle.
An officer with the Lynnwood Police Department attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, leading to the pursuit on I-405. Officers stopped chasing for safety reasons, but the vehicle hit a barrier and crashed near Exit 23 shortly after.
Two of the three people were removed from the vehicle and transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Their conditions were unknown.
Officers spotted a firearm under the driver's seat and a large quantity of marijuana during the initial observations, and the vehicle was towed from the scene.
Condition of the stolen vehicle. (Photo courtesy of the Lynnwood Police Department.)
What's next:
A search warrant is pending for the further investigation of the vehicle.
The driver is facing multiple charges, including possession of a stolen vehicle, unlawful possession of a firearm, eluding and other potential charges.
No further details have been released.
The Source: Information in this story came from the Lynnwood Police Department.
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