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Two separate wrong way driving incidents in Whatcom County end with one arrest

Bellingham, WALocal News

Washington State Patrol responded to two wrong-way driving incidents on I-5 in Whatcom County over the weekend. The first incident occurred early Saturday when a driver reported a vehicle heading south in the northbound lanes. Troopers found the driver suffering from a mental health crisis and safely removed them from the freeway. The second incident took place on Monday morning near Ferndale, where a 45-year-old man was arrested for DUI after driving the wrong way. No injuries were reported in either case, underscoring the importance of addressing mental health issues and impaired driving.

Local authorities continue to emphasize safety on highways amid rising concerns about such incidents. The WSP encourages the public to report any suspicious driving behavior. These events serve as a reminder of the potential dangers posed by wrong-way drivers on busy thoroughfares.

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