This morning, drivers through Tacoma faced a rough start to the day after a huge crash on southbound I-5 at South 56th Street created backups stretching for miles.
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According to Trooper John Dattilo of the Washington State Patrol, officers attempted to stop a Dodge Charger after 8 a.m., but the driver fled, ultimately colliding with a barrier before bailing on foot.
Law enforcement quickly apprehended the suspect, a 19-year-old female, who was arrested for Felony Eluding, DUI, Reckless Endangerment (three counts), and Driving While License Suspended in the second degree.
High Speed DUI Chase Leads to Barrier Destroyed on I-5, Backups for Miles
Law enforcement, fire crews, and the Incident Response Team (IRT) were quickly on scene. Even with the large emergency response, the crash forced the closure of two right lanes on southbound I-5.
The off-ramp from westbound 56th Street was also blocked. Drivers were urged to avoid the area and find alternate routes as delays piled up for miles in both directions…