An early morning rollover on southbound Interstate 5 in Pierce County left a driver ejected from his vehicle, then took a startling turn when a passerby who stopped to help said the man pointed a gun at him. The crash happened just south of the King County line, and the Good Samaritan was not hurt.
Rollover rescue turns into gun scare on I-5
According to Washington State Patrol, the single-vehicle rollover happened at about 4 a.m. and did not involve any other cars. A motorist who pulled onto the shoulder to check on the ejected driver told troopers he was threatened when the man pulled out a firearm and pointed it at him, as reported by The Seattle Times.
When to stop and when to call
Officials are using the episode as a reminder to be cautious when coming across a crash on a busy freeway. They advise calling 911 first, avoiding travel lanes, and not moving seriously injured people unless they are in immediate danger. The Washington State Driver Guide also recommends turning on hazard lights, staying on the shoulder at a safe distance, and following dispatcher instructions while waiting for responders…