A Washington State Patrol pursuit ended in a head-on collision in Bremerton on Thursday afternoon, November 5, 2026. According to WSP, a trooper tried to stop a Toyota Corolla traveling south on State Route 3 near Newberry, and the chase continued through Bremerton’s back streets. The Corolla allegedly lost control and struck a Toyota Prius at Riddell and Essex streets.
Hoodline reported that the Corolla’s driver, a suspect in their 30s, was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center with a broken leg. KOMO News reported that the Prius driver was treated at a local hospital for bumps, bruises and neck pain. WSP said the suspect faces charges including eluding and DUI, and that investigators are seeking search warrants for the vehicle. Riddell and Essex streets were fully blocked Thursday afternoon.
