REDMOND, Wash. — The Redmond Police Department says a teen driver crashed into an apartment building after trying to drift a corner, but lost control after spotting a pedestrian in the crosswalk.
It happened on February 17 on Northeast 80th Street.
Witnesses told police that the driver was speeding and blew through a stop sign before the crash.
Teen Driver Crashes Into Apartment Building After High-Speed Drift Attempt
— RedmondWaPD (@RedmondWaPD) February 19, 2026
On Feb. 17 at approximately 2 p.m., Redmond officers responded to a report of a vehicle that crashed into an apartment building in the 17100 block of NE 80th St.
Witnesses reported the vehicle was… pic.twitter.com/t1YfoJAXKX
The car crashed through a fence and went down a 50-foot embankment before smashing into the building.
There were three passengers inside the car.
No one was hurt and the driver was arrested for reckless driving.
“This is a good reminder that reckless driving puts lives at risk. Please slow down and drive responsibly,” the department shared.”
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