Washington State Patrol Trooper Rick Johnson reported a graffiti tagger had fallen from an overpass onto I-90 near Bellevue on Monday night and broken his leg.
From the picture, it looks like he fell pretty far onto the freeway below. I would guess 30 to 40 feet at least.
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This is one of those stories that feels like a snapshot of a much bigger issue across Washington. I think about it every time I see graffiti in some place that looks like only birds could reach.
Graffiti Tagger Breaks Leg Falling from Overpass onto I-90
Troopers say the person was actively tagging the overpass when they lost their footing and dropped down onto the highway below. They were taken to Harborview Medical Center with a possible broken leg and facial injuries, according to the information released on X.
Not only did they fall really far, but they fell onto an active freeway ramp where drivers have little time to react late at night with limited visibility…