Man who unwittingly challenged unmarked WSP vehicle to race faces felony charge

A man who unwittingly challenged a Washington State Patrol trooper to a race and hit speeds upwards of 149 mph in 2025 is facing felony charges in Lewis County Superior Court.

Frank J. Farkas, 48, of Spanaway, is facing one Class C felony of attempting to elude police charge, along with misdemeanor DUI and reckless driving charges, after he allegedly attempted to challenge the unmarked patrol vehicle on Interstate 5 in the summer of 2025…

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