A driver was arrested early Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 after fleeing from troopers on northbound I-5 in Federal Way, according to the Washington State Patrol.
Trooper Rick Johnson said the chase began in Federal Way and continued as the driver exited onto northbound I-405 in Tukwila.
Troopers deployed spike strips, slowing the vehicle, and then used a pursuit intervention technique to bring it to a stop.
The driver was taken into custody on suspicion of DUI and eluding.
The ramp from northbound I-405 to southbound SR 167 was blocked briefly while the scene was cleared.
Johnson said a tow truck responded, the vehicle was impounded and the ramp was reopened.
This driver fled from Troopers NB I-5 in Federal Way. Troopers deployed spike strips as the vehicle exited to NB I-405 in Tukwila. The vehicle hit the spikes, slowed and a PIT was used to safely end the pursuit. The driver is in custody for DUI and Eluding. pic.twitter.com/QzbEX4XRPl
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) October 18, 2025
