Crime

Teen arrested, one injured after DUI crash, sheriff’s office says

Deputies say the 18-year-old driver ran a stop sign and struck another vehicle.
Deputies say the 18-year-old driver ran a stop sign and struck another vehicle. Thurston County Sheriff’s Office

Thurston County Sheriff’s officials say a teen was speeding when he struck another vehicle near Yelm on Monday.

The crash occurred shortly before 2 p.m. at Canal Road Southeast and Railway Road Southeast.

The 18-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI and reckless driving. He told deputies he was going 65 mph in a 35 mph zone and ran a stop sign, striking the side of the victim’s vehicle, according to the sheriff’s office.

The victim was transported with injuries that were not life-threatening.

Abby Spegman: 360-704-6869, @AbbySpegman

This story was originally published November 7, 2017 at 8:46 AM with the headline "Teen arrested, one injured after DUI crash, sheriff’s office says."

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