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Driver slams vehicle into S. 348th St. median and flips

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A dramatic DUI incident unfolded in Federal Way when a 35-year-old man crashed his white GMC Acadia into the median on South 348th Street, causing the vehicle to flip onto its side. The crash occurred around 2:20 a. m. on February 7, 2025, as the driver was returning home to Tacoma after drinking at a bar in Auburn. Eyewitnesses played a crucial role in rescuing him from the overturned vehicle before police arrived on the scene.

Officers detected signs of intoxication, including bloodshot eyes and the distinct odor of alcohol on his breath. The driver confessed to having several beers, stating that his ability to drive was indeed impaired. Following a field sobriety test, he was arrested for DUI and also cited for driving with a suspended license. This incident raises concerns about road safety and the consequences of impaired driving. The man was booked into SCORE jail, underscoring the legal ramifications of such reckless behavior.

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