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