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Border Patrol agent involved in crash during car chase in north Whatcom County

Bellingham, WALocal News

A Border Patrol agent sustained minor injuries in a car crash after pursuing a suspect in north Whatcom County on Wednesday morning at approximately 9:30 a. m. The agent's vehicle collided with an uninvolved third party at the intersection of Birch Bay Lynden and Enterprise Roads. Both drivers were transported to PeaceHealth St. Joseph’s Medical Center for treatment.

Whatcom County Public Works issued a closure for Birch Bay Lynden Road between N. Enterprise and Woodland Roads, with no estimated reopening time. The Washington State Patrol is conducting an investigation into the incident, which raises concerns about the safety of such pursuits. The FBI’s Seattle office is also involved, seeking to determine the circumstances surrounding the chase. Local authorities have not released information about the suspect's whereabouts or the nature of the pursuit.

The incident underscores the risks associated with law enforcement operations in populated areas.

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