The driver, a 61-year-old male, was taken into custody without further incident
On Sunday (Nov. 16) at 7:21 a.m., Washington State Patrol (WSP) received a report of a suspected drunk driver. Callers reported a vehicle swerving and near collisions on Southbound Interstate 5 near 99th Street in Vancouver.
Clark County Sheriff’s Office deputies located the vehicle and it was observed swerving about on I-5 and driving at abnormal speeds. A deputy attempted to stop the vehicle, but the vehicle began to elude.
The vehicle was pursued and a vehicle mounted Grappler device was successfully used to force the vehicle to a stop. The driver, a 61-year-old male, was taken into custody without further incident.
Information provided by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.
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