BONNEY LAKE, Wash. — A high-speed pursuit involving a stolen box truck ended with deputies rescuing two trapped suspects from the smoking vehicle after it crashed off the road following a successful PIT maneuver, according to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department.
According to the department, the incident began on Oct. 12 when deputies from the Foothills Detachment attempted a traffic stop on a stolen box truck.
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The driver fled, leading deputies on a pursuit through the Bonney Lake area. Deputies used multiple PIT maneuvers to bring the truck to a stop. After the truck left the roadway, deputies found both male suspects trapped inside the cab and called the fire department for assistance.
As smoke began to rise from the vehicle, deputies acted quickly, breaking through the front windshield to create an escape route. The suspects crawled through the opening and were taken into custody without further incident. Both were moved to a safe distance from the truck, and fire crews responded to provide medical treatment, the department said.
The 42-year-old driver was transported to a hospital, cleared for minor injuries and booked into the Pierce County Jail on charges of possession of stolen property, attempting to elude law enforcement and assault on police officers. The 38-year-old passenger was also treated for non-life-threatening injuries and released for follow-up medical care.
The truck was towed from the scene, and no deputies were reported injured.
