A pre-dawn police pursuit in Everett ended early Thursday with a violent stop, when a fleeing vehicle slammed into a fence at the Boeing plant along 112th Street Southwest, according to law enforcement. Snohomish County deputies were the primary agency on scene, and the crash happened at about 2:30 a.m. Officials have released few details so far about injuries, arrests, or what sparked the chase.
What Happened
According to FOX 13 Seattle, the Everett Police Department said the pursuit ended when the suspect vehicle hit a perimeter fence at the Boeing complex. The outlet reported that investigators had not yet released information about the condition of the people involved and that it had reached out to the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office for more details. The initial account places the crash on 112th Street Southwest shortly after the pursuit terminated.
Where It Happened
The collision occurred along the perimeter roads of Boeing's Everett facility, near the Boeing Everett Modification Center at 3100 112th St SW. That facility and address appear in state environmental records for the site. The Washington State Department of Ecology lists the modification center at that location, which confirms that this stretch of 112th Street is part of Boeing's Everett footprint.
How Pursuits Are Handled Locally
Snohomish County policy limits when deputies may engage in vehicle pursuits, generally allowing them when there is reasonable suspicion that a suspect has committed a felony or poses an immediate threat to public safety. The rules also require supervisory oversight for pursuits that cross jurisdictions, along with detailed reporting after any chase. The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office policy manual lays out those restrictions and the documentation deputies must complete following a pursuit.
Local Context
Thursday's crash follows another tense incident in Everett this week. HeraldNet reported a vehicle explosion at an Everett police precinct on May 6 that is being investigated as arson. Investigators have not linked that case to the chase, but the back-to-back incidents have kept local public safety units busy.
Investigation Ongoing
Everett police and Snohomish County deputies are continuing to investigate the crash, and authorities have asked anyone with information to contact law enforcement. FOX 13 Seattle has described the situation as developing and reported that it is still waiting to hear back from the sheriff's office. Officials have not yet released a suspect description or the status of any arrests. Hoodline will update this story when police release more information.
