Driver arrested on suspicion of DUI after hitting multiple vehicles in Seattle
Police arrested a 22-year-old man suspected of driving the wrong way on South Columbian Way near northbound Interstate 5 Wednesday evening in Seattle and hitting up to 10 vehicles, according to a Washington State Patrol trooper.
Multi vehicle Hit and Run NB I-5 south of I-90. Suspect fled on foot. Thanks to @SeattlePD this person is in custody. Lengthy backup !
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) December 8, 2016
Trooper Rick Johnson said police arrested the man on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs after he tried to run away from the crashes. One person in a vehicle suffered a minor ankle injury, he said. No other injuries were reported.
The crashes, which caused lengthy traffic backups, remain under investigation, Johnson said.
Update on collision NB 5 at Columbian. Right now it appears there were 9 to 10 vehicles struck. Investigation is still ongoing.
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) December 8, 2016
This story was originally published December 7, 2016 at 6:36 PM with the headline "Driver arrested on suspicion of DUI after hitting multiple vehicles in Seattle."