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Washington State Patrol trooper hit by suspected drunk driver, no injuries reported

The vehicle hit the back of the trooper's car before flipping near Union Gap.
Credit: Washington State Patrol

UNION GAP, Wash. — A suspected drunk driver hit a parked Washington State Patrol Trooper's vehicle on Monday night on a highway near Union Gap, causing it to flip.

According to WSP Trooper Chris Thorson, a suspected drunk driver hit the back of a trooper's vehicle, causing it to flip. The driver has been arrested for driving under the influence.

The right lane of I-82 at the Union Gap exit was blocked after the crash, according to Thorson. No one was injured in the crash.

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