Suspect dies in crash while fleeing from traffic stop, leaves innocent driver in critical condition

Police responded to a deadly crash on Maple Valley Highway in Renton Friday night.

According to the Renton Police Department (RPD), officers and Washington State Patrol troopers responded to a crash on the highway at 154th Pl. SE at around 10:16 p.m.

Renton Police Department

Troopers say they tried to pull over a suspect, and he fled at high speeds – crashing straight into an SUV.

The RPD says the suspect is dead, and the driver of the SUV was critically injured.

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Renton Police Department

Police told the public to expect delays as they investigated the scene.

Renton Police Department

This is a developing story.

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