The Brief
- A police pursuit began in Bonney Lake, after authorities suspected a truck was towing a stolen backhoe.
- The driver abandoned the truck in Edgewood, setting it on fire, which caused propane tanks in the truck’s bed to explode, leading to temporary road closures for public safety.
- Sumner police were conducting a K-9 track to locate the suspect, and Jovita Station remained closed for cleanup by Public Works.
PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. – A police pursuit ends in car fire, explosionsuit involving a stolen truckcarrying construction equipment unfolded in Pierce County early Wednesday morning, leading to a vehicle fire and temporary road closures.
The backstory:
The incident began around 5:30 a.m. when Bonney Lake police attempted to make contact with the driver of a truck towing a trailer with a backhoe. Authorities suspected the equipment had been stolen. The driver fled, prompting a pursuit involving multiple agencies, including the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department and Sumner Police Department.…