One arrested for DUI after car lands in tree in Olympia

OLYMPIA, Wash. — One person was arrested after colliding with a tree in Olympia on Friday evening.

According to Trooper Datillo with the Washington State Patrol, the driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries in this single-car collision, and was arrested for DUI.

Troopers and @wsdot_tacoma are on scene with this single car collision. The driver sustained non-life threatening injuries, and is under arrest for DUI. The road will be fully blocked while the car is removed. https://t.co/ov8ruZ0EzY pic.twitter.com/CjUIqjiIHI
— Trooper John Dattilo (@wspd1pio) March 22, 2025

Firefighters with Lacey Fire District Three responded, confirming that the car was indeed off the ground, firmly planted in a tree off of State Route 510, also known as Pacific Avenue SE.

The car was stabilized before the driver was extricated.

As of 9 p.m. Friday night, the road remained closed.