Deputies in Washington state attempted to pull over a vehicle last week, leading to a chase that ended in a crash. WARNING: The video above contains footage of dogs in a car crash that may be graphic to some viewers.Pierce County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to stop the vehicle around 12:45 a.m. on Jan. 6 for an expired registration. The driver accelerated and eluded deputies, triggering a brief pursuit that ended when the vehicle crashed into an embankment.A large dog was ejected from the front windshield and fled the scene. Another dog was later found in the vehicle behind the driver’s seat. Neither dog was injured in the crash.The driver, a 39-year-old man, was taken into custody on charges including eluding with endangerment, driving under the influence, driving while license suspended, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and animal cruelty.A passenger, a 28-year-old woman and the owner of both dogs, was released on scene with her smaller dog so she could retrieve the larger dog that fled to a nearby property.Officials said the incident underscores the dangers of drug use and operating a vehicle.
Deputies in Washington state attempted to pull over a vehicle last week, leading to a chase that ended in a crash.
WARNING: The video above contains footage of dogs in a car crash that may be graphic to some viewers.
Pierce County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to stop the vehicle around 12:45 a.m. on Jan. 6 for an expired registration.
The driver accelerated and eluded deputies, triggering a brief pursuit that ended when the vehicle crashed into an embankment.
A large dog was ejected from the front windshield and fled the scene. Another dog was later found in the vehicle behind the driver’s seat. Neither dog was injured in the crash.
The driver, a 39-year-old man, was taken into custody on charges including eluding with endangerment, driving under the influence, driving while license suspended, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and animal cruelty.
A passenger, a 28-year-old woman and the owner of both dogs, was released on scene with her smaller dog so she could retrieve the larger dog that fled to a nearby property.
Officials said the incident underscores the dangers of drug use and operating a vehicle.
