A Washington State trooper was hit and injured in Tacoma during a traffic stop; the suspect fled, was later arrested for DUI and hit-and-run.

A Washington State Patrol trooper was struck and injured early Saturday morning in Tacoma while responding to a crash on southbound I-5 near S. 72nd Street. The suspect, who fled the scene after hitting the patrol car, was later arrested on charges of driving under the influence and hit-and-run. The trooper sustained minor injuries and was treated, with the incident occurring during a traffic stop following a prior collision. Authorities confirmed the suspect’s arrest and the trooper’s condition, with the investigation ongoing.