1 killed, 3 injured following high-speed chase that ended with crash on SE 328th Street in Covington, Washington
1 killed, 3 injured as police chase ends in violent crash
The chase started Monday at about 6 p.m. when a King County Sheriff's deputy working in Covington spotted a vehicle wanted in connection with an earlier theft at a local store, according to the sheriff's office. The deputy hit his lights, but the suspect sped away, according to Jason Stanley with the King County Sheriff's office. The brief car chase reached speeds of 80 to 90 miles per hour before ending near SE 328th Street and Auburn-Black Diamond Road when the suspect crashed into a pickup truck.
Suspected shoplifter fleeing police dies in head-on crash, 3 others seriously injured
“A pretty minimal crime,” King County sheriff’s detective Jason Stanley said, and that led to one death and three serious injuries. “It’s a terribly tragic incident.”
The plates on the suspect’s car were stolen, the sheriff’s office said.
The suspect was killed in the crash, and two passengers in the car were injured. A passenger in the pickup truck was also hurt. The three survivors of the crash were taken to a local hospital with serious injuries, authorities said. The deputy involved in the chase was not hurt. Things to do immediately after a serious accident A serious car accident can quickly take over your life. Dealing with doctor appointments, losing pay from work, and worrying about your physical and financial future all take a toll. It is important to take charge of the situation quickly, to begin healing from an injury auto accident.
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