SEATTLE — Troopers with Washington State Patrol arrested a driver on New Year’s Eve after finding them passed out behind the wheel of their car with a child in the backseat.
Troopers say they found the car near Michigan Street in Seattle on southbound I-5.
They had to break a window to get into the car.
Troopers say the child is okay and was released to a family member.
The car was impounded.
Troopers shared photos of the incident online, just before 1 a.m. on New Year’s Day:
This vehicle was located SB I-5 near Michigan St in Seattle stopped on the shoulder, partially in lane 1. The driver was passed out behind the wheel with a child in the backseat. Troopers had to break the window to get in. The driver was arrested for DUI. pic.twitter.com/ixRRan9vHv
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) January 1, 2026
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