A motorcyclist was arrested Saturday night after traveling at speeds exceeding 130 mph on Interstate 5 and riding between Thurston and Pierce counties, according to the Washington State Patrol.
The incident began near Lacey when a state patrol aircraft observed a motorcycle being driven recklessly on I-5. A trooper attempted to stop the motorcycle, but the rider continued northbound. Ground units stopped following the motorcycle while the aircraft maintained visual contact.
According to the State Patrol, the motorcycle traveled as far north as Tacoma before turning around and heading back toward Thurston County. The motorcycle later exited the freeway near Martin Way, where authorities observed a passenger riding with the driver.
The aircraft continued tracking the motorcycle to an apartment complex in west Olympia. Authorities said they took the rider into custody there as he was covering the motorcycle.
The driver was arrested on suspicion of attempting to elude police. No information about the passenger or any injuries was immediately released.
Washington State Patrol and the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office were involved in the incident.
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