A suspected drunk driver was arrested Friday night, June 13, 2025 after crashing into an excavator in a construction zone on SR 516 near I-5, according to the Washington State Patrol.
Trooper Rick Johnson said the incident occurred just before 11 p.m. when the driver entered the active work zone and struck heavy equipment.
After the crash, the driver attempted to flee on foot but was quickly detained by construction workers at the scene.
Troopers responded and took the driver into custody on suspicion of DUI. A preliminary breath test indicated a blood alcohol concentration of 0.183.
“Just over twice the legal limit!” Johnson said, referring to Washington’s legal limit of 0.08.
There were no injuries reported in the incident.
Trooper Johnson praised the construction workers for stopping the suspect before he could escape.
Photos courtesy Washington State Patrol.
Prior to the arrest, the driver provided a preliminary breath test (PBT) sample of .183. Just over twice the legal limit!
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) June 14, 2025
