Drunk Carjacker in Bellevue Tackled By Motorist After Crashing into Multiple Cars

Police have arrested a 32-year-old man after he crashed into seven vehicles and then attempted to carjack cars with occupants still inside. The chaos occurred near SE 38th Street and Factoria Boulevard SE Thursday afternoon.

Officials believe that the suspect was either high or drunk because of his erratic behavior. Witnesses stated that the deranged man got out of his vehicle and tried to open other cars with people still inside. He even attempted to pull people out of their vehicles while punching and kicking cars that were locked.

Other witnesses could he the suspect say that he need to get out of here over and over again. He even told one motorist that he was going to come with him if he didn’t get out of the car.

Two good Samaritans were able to tackle and restrain the 32-year-old man until Bellevue Police arrived. Police transported him to a hospital to be treated for injuries he received and was later booked into jail. Officers also reported that the man is a Lynnwood resident and had been released from jail a day before.

Fortunately everyone was safe and unharmed. If you have been arrested for a criminal offense in Bellevue and are not sure what to do? Contact our dedicated Bellevue criminal defense attorneys today.