Washington State Patrol troopers arrested a motorcyclist that stopped for gas after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop at 141 mph on Friday.
Washington State Patrol troopers arrested a motorcyclist that stopped for gas after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop at 141 mph on Friday.According to WSP, a trooper originally tried pulling over the motorcyclist on State Route 167 near 15th St. SW in Auburn, but the driver fled.As troopers began the pursuit, a WSP aircraft followed the motorcyclist from above. At one point, troopers say the motorcycle reached a speed of 141 mph.
The motorcyclist eventually stopped at a gas station, and the aircraft relayed the suspect's location to troopers on the ground.WSP arrested the driver for felony eluding as their motorcycle was parked at a pump."Can't outrun the plane!" added WSP Trooper Rick Johnson in a social media post.
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