Shoplifter Struck and Killed by Vehicle on Freeway Drive [Mount Vernon, WA]

1 Dead in Mount Vernon Car Accident

 
MOUNT VERNON, WA (March 22, 2019) – A shoplifter was killed Wednesday on Freeway Drive after a car struck him during a police pursuit.
 
Reports revealed that the four-year veteran officer chased the suspect when he ran across the roadway near Walmart. The officer utilized his Taser. As a result, the suspect fell into the road, and a passing car struck and killed him.
 
The crash occurred around 8:25 p.m. A witness called to report about the suspect just south of the store, near Burgermaster and gave a description to dispatchers.
 
Upon the officer’s arrival, he spotted a man close to the description given. He began an immediate foot chase. While the man tried to escape by running across Freeway Drive, the officer used a taser. The suspect fell to the ground, and a southbound vehicle struck him. The suspect died at the scene.
 
Meanwhile, the 37-year-old officer utilized a department-issued Taser.
 
The Skagit Multiple Agency Response Team currently investigations the collision.
 
Road accidents can happen anytime, anywhere, and to anyone. One small driving mistake can lead to disastrous results. That is why it is important to drive defensively and to always abide by all driving laws. This way, you can ensure your safety and the safety of surrounding vehicles, motorists, and pedestrians.

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