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A car rolled onto its roof in Pierce County early December 26, 2025, but no injuries were reported. The driver was cited for second-degree negligent driving, and the incident occurred near Parkland on State Route 7 and 112th Street South.
A suspect was taken into custody after pushing a WSP lieutenant to the ground and stealing her vehicle near Northgate, Seattle, leading to a police chase and PIT maneuver in Lynnwood; no injuries reported.
A 24-year-old motorcyclist, Maximillian J. Ritchey, died after colliding with a car at a Pasco intersection when he crossed the center line; the crash is under investigation, and no speeding was indicated.
Washington State Patrol is investigating three separate wrong-way DUI crashes in Tacoma that occurred within three hours on June 2, 2024, resulting in two fatalities and multiple injuries. Several drivers were arrested for DUI and vehicular homicide. The incidents have sparked community outrage and calls for increased vigilance against drunk driving.
A domestic violence and kidnapping suspect, fleeing from Snohomish County deputies, caused a deadly wrong-way crash on State Route 525 in Lynnwood, resulting in the death of an 83-year-old woman. The suspect drove the wrong way on the highway, leading to a fatal collision, and it is unclear at this time if the suspect was the person who died in the crash. All lanes of SR 525 were closed for over eight hours while the Washington State Patrol investigated the scene, and the WSP is currently handling the investigation.
A 4-year-old allegedly abducted by his biological mother from his grandparent's home in Bremerton, Washington, was found after an Amber Alert was issued. The mother, who had recently been released from prison and was homeless, was seen taking the child from his bed at midnight. Before the boy was found, the mother made threats to harm herself and the child.
Two people are dead after their vehicle collided with a Washington State Patrol trooper who was responding to an emergency on Highway 101 in Shelton, Washington. The trooper was not seriously injured but was taken to the hospital as a precaution. The identities of the deceased, a man and a woman in their 60s, have not been released. The crash is under investigation, but it appears the trooper's vehicle collided with the other vehicle as it was trying to enter or cross the highway.
Two people are dead after their vehicle collided with a Washington State Patrol trooper who was responding to an emergency on Highway 101 in Shelton, Washington. The trooper, who was not seriously injured, was transported to a hospital as a precaution. The identities of the deceased, a man and a woman in their 60s, have not been released. The crash is under investigation, and drivers are advised to seek alternate routes as the area is expected to be closed for some time.
Raul Benitez Santana, a Mexican citizen who entered the US illegally, has been charged with vehicular homicide after crashing into a Washington State Patrol trooper's parked vehicle, killing the trooper. The incident has reignited the national debate over immigration policies. The trooper, Christopher M. Gadd, is survived by his family and is the 33rd member of the state patrol to die in the line of duty over its 103-year history.
A Mexican citizen living in the US unlawfully is accused of causing a fatal crash on I-5 in Marysville, killing Washington State Patrol Trooper Christopher Gadd. The suspect has a history of criminal convictions and was allegedly under the influence of marijuana and alcohol at the time of the crash. ICE revealed that the suspect entered the US without admission or parole. Gadd's family has requested privacy as they mourn the loss of their loved one.
A good Samaritan, Ali Asadi, stopped to help a state trooper, Christopher Gadd, who had been fatally struck by a speeding SUV on Interstate 5 near Marysville. Despite his efforts, Trooper Gadd did not survive the accident. The community is deeply impacted by the loss, with many paying their respects at the Washington State Patrol district headquarters. The 32-year-old driver of the SUV has been taken into custody for vehicular homicide, leaving the community in shock and mourning the 33rd WSP trooper killed in the line of duty.
The community mourns the loss of 27-year-old Washington State Patrol trooper Christopher Gadd, who was killed in a three-vehicle crash while on duty. People have been leaving flowers and condolences at the memorial, honoring his legacy and expressing support for his family. Gadd, who leaves behind a wife and two-year-old daughter, came from a law enforcement family and had recently begun his career with the Washington State Patrol. The agency vows to continue serving the state in his honor.
Washington State Patrol trooper Christopher M. Gadd, 27, was tragically killed in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 near Marysville while on patrol searching for DUI drivers. He is survived by his wife, daughter, and family of law enforcement officers. The crash also involved an SUV and another car with six passengers, resulting in the closure of southbound lanes for investigation. A 32-year-old Lynnwood man has been taken into custody for vehicular homicide.
A Washington State Patrol trooper, identified as 27-year-old Christopher Gadd, was struck and killed by a motorist on southbound Interstate 5 near 136th Street North in Marysville. The suspect, a 32-year-old man from Lynnwood, was arrested and booked for vehicular homicide. The trooper is survived by his wife and two-year-old daughter. The incident led to the closure of southbound lanes on I-5, which later reopened. Governor Jay Inslee and others expressed condolences for the tragic loss, marking the 33rd line of duty death for the Washington State Patrol.
Washington State Patrol trooper Christopher M. Gadd, 27, was tragically killed in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 near Marysville while on patrol searching for DUI drivers. The crash occurred when an SUV struck his parked patrol car, also involving another car with six passengers. Gadd, who had been with WSP for two and a half years, is survived by his wife, daughter, and family members in law enforcement. A 32-year-old Lynnwood man has been taken into custody for vehicular homicide in connection with the crash.