KING COUNTY, WA — A driver was arrested for suspected impairment Monday morning after their semi-truck was involved in a crash on State Route 202 near southeast Redmond, according to the Washington State Patrol.
The crash caused a section of SR-202 between Sahalee Drive West and 28th Avenue Northeast. It was first reported by WSP Trooper Rick Johnson at 4:12 a.m.
🚨🚨 Road Closure on SR202 between Sahalee and 228th Ave NE. A collision involving a semi truck driver is the cause of the closure.
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) August 7, 2023
While authorities said no major injuries were immediately reported, the semi-truck driver was taken into custody for suspected DUI.
Luckily there were no major injuries. The driver of the semi truck was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence. #drivesober https://t.co/yrGiowW15V
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) August 7, 2023
The WSP has not confirmed the number of vehicles involved or released any further details regarding the event.
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