Police took multiple people into custody including at least one at gunpoint in a hit and run incident that spanned Pike/Pine and Broadway Friday night.
With the first crash reported just before 9 PM, police began tracking the car carrying multiple people as it sped on Denny and then eventually to Broadway where the suspects appeared to make a run for it, fleeing the area on foot. Police detained at least four people on Broadway near the Shell station and at least one more was detained and taken into custody after being held at gunpoint on Nagle just off Broadway.
Big car chase complete with multiple accidents and multiple arrests suddenly appearing right in front of my eyes on Capitol Hill. Wowsers!
— Keely Dolan (@keelydolan) May 18, 2019
It’s not clear how many vehicles were struck but there were no reported serious injuries.
Police reported they had the driver in custody as part of the arrests.
The incident played out on on a busy night in the middle of the area’s nightlife district with police taping off the block to keep out crowds during the investigation. Emergency vehicles called for an unrelated medical issue at a nearby Broadway restaurant also added to the chaotic scene.
Another thrilling moment in the vibrant night life of the Pike/Pine Entertainment District.
I’m glad they were held at gunpoint. Thank you for making this detail a visible and repeated aspect of all your crime coverage.