Driver cited after trooper finds her asleep at the wheel of Tesla, speeding on I-5

SEATTLE — A driver was cited for negligent driving after a Washington State Patrol (WSP) trooper discovered her asleep behind the wheel of a Tesla on Interstate 5 (I-5), WSP said.

The woman behind the wheel of the Tesla passed a trooper while traveling 78 mph on I-5 near South 272nd Street, WSP said.

As the car went by at around 1:30 p.m., the trooper noticed the driver appeared to be asleep. The trooper was able to stop the vehicle without incident…

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