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Suspect fleeing authorities in stolen vehicle involved in serious crash in SeaTac
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BURIEN, Wash. — Authorities are searching for a suspect who was involved in a serious crash in SeaTac while fleeing from deputies in a stolen vehicle, according to the King County Sheriff’s Office.
King County Sheriff’s Deputy Mike Mellis said the incident began when deputies were patrolling the area of Sunset Park when they came across a stolen vehicle at 11:30 a.m. Sunday.
Mellis said the suspect noticed law enforcement following him and took off at a high speed. Deputies did not initiate a pursuit but followed the direction the suspect fled.
Deputies came across a two-vehicle collision involving the stolen vehicle in the 2200 block of 128th Street in SeaTac. Mellis said the suspect fled the scene of the crash on foot.
Responding deputies began giving aid to two occupants in the vehicle that was struck, an adult and a juvenile, while other deputies searched for the suspect.
Mellis said the search for the suspect is currently ongoing.
The two occupants suffered significant injuries.
Washington State Patrol is investigating the crash.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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