A Washington State Patrol (WSP) airplane known as “Smokey” helped troopers capture a fleeing motorcyclist early Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025 after a high-speed chase through Auburn and the surrounding area, authorities said.
The pursuit began when “Smokey” observed a motorcycle traveling 96MPH in a 60MPH zone on northbound SR 167 in Auburn, according to Trooper Rick Johnson.
When troopers attempted a traffic stop, the rider fled, leading officers on a chase through Auburn, Federal Way, and the Lake Tapps area…