Troopers locked down a stretch of roadway near the Port of Tacoma on Sunday after a stolen SUV rear-ended another car on southbound Interstate 5, sending several occupants running from the crash scene and slowing traffic along one of the region's busiest corridors. According to FOX 13 Seattle, troopers set up a wide perimeter and were actively searching the Tideflats area after the occupants of the SUV bailed out and took off on foot. The station shared video and a brief report Sunday morning and, at that point, had not reported any arrests tied to the incident.
Where This Happened
This particular stretch of I-5 near the Port of Tacoma has seen more than its share of high-impact incidents in recent months, snarling commutes and drawing frequent responses from the Washington State Patrol. Earlier this year, Hoodline covered the corridor in a story on how cops nab suspected 102 mph driver after another serious crash tied up port traffic. That recent history has meant lane closures and shoulder traffic are a familiar sight whenever troopers move in to investigate wrecks on southbound I-5.
What Investigators Are Doing
As FOX 13 Seattle reported, troopers searched nearby industrial lots and access roads while establishing a containment perimeter in the area around the crash. In the station's initial update, officials had not released any suspect descriptions and had not announced arrests or reported injuries connected to the wreck.
This story will be updated if authorities release additional details. Anyone who captured relevant video or has information that could help the investigation is urged to contact local law enforcement so troopers can follow up.
