Crime & Safety
Issaquah Police Arrest Female Suspect For Reckless Driving
Reports included that she was thrashing around in the vehicle, swerving, speeding and driving into oncoming traffic.
April 9, 2020
At approximately 9 a.m. April 9, Issaquah Police received a report of a female driving a vehicle recklessly in the area of Mountain Park Boulevard Southwest. Reports included that she was thrashing around in the vehicle, swerving, speeding and driving into oncoming traffic. The vehicle was located near East Sunset Way and Front Street South, and failed to stop.
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It proceeded eastbound to the Issaquah Highlands, and Black Nugget Road, and then collided with a patrol vehicle before driving into the fields west of the Issaquah Highlands.
The 44-year-old female exited the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot. She was arrested for reckless driving, hit and run, obstructing a police officer and DUI.
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Thankfully, no one seriously injured during this incident.
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