Police Seek Suspect After Stolen Car Crash Injures Multiple Outside Everett Restaurant

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Stolen Vehicle Incident Leads to Injuries in Everett

Early Sunday morning, a significant incident involving a stolen vehicle led to multiple injuries outside a restaurant in North Everett. Police are currently searching for the suspect responsible for the vehicle theft and subsequent car accident.

Timeline of Events

The situation began around 2 a.m. in the 2300 block of Broadway when officers responded to a reported assault with a weapon at a restaurant. Upon arrival, Everett police discovered that a large fight had broken out in the restaurant's parking lot. During the altercation, a customer’s car was stolen, according to the police release.

Suspect Flees After Hitting Pedestrians

Police stated that a male suspect exited the restaurant by taking the stolen vehicle. While fleeing, he struck several people in the restaurant parking lot. The suspect then drove about a block before being involved in a vehicle collision, after which he fled the scene on foot.

Injury Details and Emergency Response

Four people injured in the incident were transported to the hospital for evaluation. Some of the injured pedestrians suffered significant injuries. Everett police and emergency responders were quick to assist the victims at the scene.

Police Investigation and Suspect Search

Following the car accident and vehicle theft, Everett police deployed a K-9 unit to search for the suspect. Despite these efforts, the suspect was not located and remains at large. Detectives with the Everett Police Traffic Safety Unit are actively investigating the incident, focusing on the events that led to the vehicle collision and injured pedestrians.

Appeal for Public Assistance

The Everett Police Department is asking anyone with information related to the stolen car crash or the suspect’s whereabouts to contact the department’s TIP LINE at (425) 257-8450. The investigation is ongoing, and no additional details are available at this time.

Source: heraldnet.com.