A 38-year-old Seattle man was arrested on suspicion of DUI after a collision on Sumner Avenue in Hoquiam involving several vehicles Wednesday morning.
According to Hoquiam Police Dep. Chief Joe Strong, Hoquiam officers responded “to a multiple vehicle and pedestrian collision in the 2700 block of Sumner Avenue” around 10 a.m. They learned a Dodge truck driven by the Seattle man had veered into the south parking strip, hitting three parked vehicles.
A 48-year-old Montesano had exited one of the struck parked vehicles just prior to the collision and was struck by the Dodge, causing “non-life-threatening injuries,” said Strong. He was transported to Grays Harbor Community Hospital by ambulance.
“The driver of the Dodge was taken into custody for investigation of driving with a suspended driver’s license, DUI, and possession of a controlled substance,” said Strong. “He is currently being held at the Hoquiam jail as the case is still under investigation. His truck was secured as evidence.”
Both lanes of Sumner Avenue were closed for approximately an hour and a half during the investigation.
