SEATTLE — The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is currently investigating a viral video depicting a car allegedly speeding in the bike and pedestrian trail along I-90 toward Seattle. Taken Thursday around 1 p.m., the video shows a white vehicle driving on a path designated for pedestrians and cyclists, which is not meant for motor vehicles.
This path is part of the I-90 trail, a popular 10-mile paved route connecting Seattle and Bellevue. The individual who filmed the footage claims the car was traveling at approximately 70 mph.
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Local runner Alexa King expressed her surprise, saying, “I had no idea how the car even got on there… I was pretty spooked because I run it often.”
Several reports were made to the WSP, but the vehicle had left by the time troopers arrived. Now, authorities are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying the driver, as the car reportedly had no visible license plate.
Trooper Rick Johnson remarked, “There are many people with dash cameras… maybe someone saw this vehicle exiting the bike path area.”
Fortunately, there were no reported injuries or crashes. Regular users of the path expressed shock upon seeing the video and indicated they would be more cautious while crossing the bridge. “If it was a busy day, somebody would’ve gotten hurt,” remarked Darrell Lee, a frequent user of the trail.
Trooper Johnson noted that officials believe the vehicle likely entered the path from Mercer Island, not the Seattle side. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has been notified of the incident and is reviewing the trail’s entrances and existing barriers to prevent vehicle access.
Johnson emphasized, “I’ve never seen this before… it should be pretty evident that [the trail] is not a place for vehicles.” Should the driver be identified and apprehended, they may face charges for reckless driving and reckless endangerment.
Anyone with information or video footage of the incident is encouraged to contact the WSP at their non-emergency line: (425) 401-7788.
