City of Seattle, WA
02/16/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/17/2025 00:34
DUI Driver Arrested Following Vehicle Collision, Gets $750K Bail
Seattle police arrested a 57-year-old prolific DUI driver for crashing into a pole in the Central District Friday morning.
On Feb. 14 at about 2 a.m., a police Lieutenant was on patrol near 23rd Avenue and East Cherry Street when he witnessed a single-vehicle collision. The driver exited a parking lot, drove across four lanes of traffic, through a crosswalk, and hit a pedestrian signal pole on the northeast corner.
The Lt. determined the man was driving under the influence (DUI) and arrested him. He has a felony conviction for DUI, and previous convictions for Driving While License Suspended 1st Degree and an Ignition Interlock Device Violation.
The suspect was transported to the East Precinct for DUI processing. Officers conducted an analysis of his breath, and he was impaired by alcohol more than double the legal limit.
He was booked into the King County Jail for DUI-Four or More Prior Offenses, and Ignition Interlock Violation.
The Traffic Collision Investigation Squad and the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office argued for $750k bail due to the suspect's public safety risk, and it was granted.
[Link]Seattle police officers conducting a DUI collision investigation. [Link]Alcoholic beverage located in the vehicle's center console.#2025-41268/East Precinct/Third Watch: