WA state patrol vehicle hit by suspected DUI driver
EVERETT, Wash. - A trooper's vehicle was stopped to respond to a crash in Everett when it was hit by another driver.
Timeline:
The crash happened on I-5 in Everett on Saturday morning, creating additional traffic issues for early commuters near the 112th park and ride.
WSP trooper vehicle crash site
The Washington State Patrol trooper had stopped at a crash site, putting out flares and switching on emergency lights to warn drivers to stear clear of the the HOV lane, according to WSP.
Then, a driver suspected of driving under the influence hit the vehicle. The trooper was not in the SUV at the time of the crash.
What's next:
The driver causing this second wreck has been arrested for suspicion of DUI.
The Source: Information for this article comes from Washington State Patrol Trooper Kelsey Harding and WSDOT Traffic.
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