Driver of stolen truck crashes into 2 cars near Lacey, Thurston deputies say
A man was arrested Saturday on suspicion of multiple crimes after reportedly stealing a vehicle, crashing into two cars and running from deputies, according to the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies were dispatched to an auto theft Saturday afternoon. The Ford F-350 was slowed by spike trips, but the driver continued to drive it recklessly on Meridian Road Northeast. It then crashed into two cars and rolled near Meridian Road and Martin Way, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
The driver then ran from the scene before being taken into custody.
Deputies reported that the man was “in possession of a substance consistent with cocaine,” and also allegedly kept reaching for a screwdriver in his pocket during his arrest.
The man was booked on suspicion of eluding a police vehicle, theft of a motor vehicle, hit and run with injury, and possession of a stolen vehicle.
This story was originally published February 5, 2023 at 10:18 AM.
