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Thurston County deputies chase down speeding car

Thurston County PIT Maneuver

THURSTON COUNTY, Wash. — Deputies with the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) chased down a speeding car and made one arrest early Wednesday morning.

The deputies saw the Bronco speeding 75 mph down Rainier Road in a 50mph zone and quickly followed, with the driver flying down Rich Road to 113th Avenue and blowing through multiple stop signs.

After turning northbound onto Littlerock Road, the pursuing deputy reportedly conducted a successful PIT maneuver just before entering the city of Tumwater.

Two people got out of the “severely wrecked” Bronco and started running from deputies, but the passenger was captured.

The driver escaped, but deputies say he left his ID in the Bronco and was positively identified by deputies. According to TCSO, he was driving with a suspended license and numerous warrants out for his arrest. He will now face criminal charges since there is probable cause to arrest him for eluding.

TCSO spoke directly to the driver in a post about the incident, saying, “If you’re reading this and are realizing you’re the one who left your wallet behind after bailing from your now severely wrecked Bronco, we’re holding onto it for you and you can come pick it up at 2000 Lakeridge Dr SW, Building 3: Thurston County Sheriff’s Office.”

Pursuit

Early this morning, one of our deputies attempted to stop a vehicle speeding down Rainier Rd at 75mph in a 50mph zone. The driver fled, and a pursuit was initiated. The driver fled down Rich Rd to 113th Ave, blowing multiple stop signs at a high rate of speed. After turning north bound on to Littlerock Rd, the pursuing deputy conducted a successful PIT maneuver prior to entering the city of Tumwater. Two occupants fled the vehicle on foot. The passenger was captured, however the driver was able to escape. Unfortunately for him, he left his ID in the vehicle and has been positively identified. He has a suspended license and numerous warrants out for his arrest. Criminal charges are being referred as there is probable cause to arrest him for eluding. If you’re reading this and are realizing you’re the one who left your wallet behind after bailing from your now severely wrecked Bronco, we’re holding onto it for you and you can come pick it up at 2000 Lakeridge Dr SW, Building 3: Thurston County Sheriff’s Office.

Posted by Thurston County Sheriff on Wednesday, June 26, 2024
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