The Lakewood Police Lt. Chris Lawler attempted to stop a red Ford Truck travelling south on Pacific Avenue. The officer believed that the driver was severely impaired. 

The trooper stated that the driver almost hit a pedestrian. The driver was driving on the sidewalks, endangering pedestrians. 

The troopers followed him to 84th Street where he crashed into an embarkment. 

With the help of the Tacoma Police, the troopers used non-lethal methods to subdue the driver and take him into custody.

While being treated, the driver kicked the medical respondents. 

Police stated that the person stopped breathing and firefighters began CPR. 

The driver was pronounced dead more than 30 minutes after CPR was initiated, stated the Washington State Patrol. 

The identity of the driver is awaited by the investigating officer. 

The investigation of the motor vehicle accident is led by the Pierce County Force Investigation Team. 

August 11, 2022

Source: Kiro 7