HOQUIAM, Wash. — A reported domestic violence incident involving a recklessly driven vehicle escalated into a high-speed attempt to evade police, a crash, and a foot pursuit Sunday evening in Hoquiam.

According to Hoquiam Police Chief Jeff Salstrom, officers were first alerted at approximately 7:44 p.m. to a Chevrolet Impala being driven recklessly southbound on State Route 109 toward the Hoquiam city limits.

Shortly after the initial report, another caller told dispatchers the vehicle had stopped in the roadway and that a man was seen assaulting a woman and pushing her into the vehicle. The Impala then reportedly continued southbound at a high rate of speed.

Vehicle Reportedly Reaches More Than 100 MPH

Responding Hoquiam Police officers spotted the vehicle traveling eastbound on West Emerson Avenue at speeds exceeding 80 mph. Officers attempted to turn around and catch up to the Impala to initiate a traffic stop, but police say the driver continued accelerating.

The vehicle reportedly reached speeds exceeding 100 mph on Emerson Avenue, where the posted speed limit is 30 mph. Officers eventually lost sight of the vehicle.

Police say the driver then failed to negotiate the turn from Emerson Avenue onto Simpson Avenue. The Impala left the roadway and crashed into a dumpster and the wheelchair ramp at the Gravity School, the former Hoquiam School District administration offices.

Both the vehicle and wheelchair ramp sustained extensive damage.

Suspect Flees After Crash

When Hoquiam Police Sgt. Luce arrived at the crash scene, he reportedly saw a man dragging a woman behind the building.

According to police, the man released the woman after seeing the officer and fled on foot.

Officer Grove, assisted by two Aberdeen Police officers, pursued the suspect for several blocks before taking him into custody. Police said the arrest was made without the need for force.

The suspect was identified by police as a 32-year-old Port Orchard man.

Hoquiam Fire Department personnel responded to evaluate the woman. Police said she did not require hospitalization.

The suspect was also processed for suspicion of driving under the influence.

Multiple Felony and Misdemeanor Allegations

According to the Hoquiam Police Department, the suspect was arrested on allegations that include:

• Attempting to Elude a Police Vehicle
• First-Degree Kidnapping
• Felony Domestic Violence Order Violation / Domestic Violence Assault
• Reckless Endangerment
• Hit and Run Attended
• Driving Under the Influence
• Third-Degree Driving While License Suspended
• Operating a Motor Vehicle Without an Ignition Interlock Device
• Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer

Police said the suspect would be booked into the Grays Harbor County Jail.

The information released Monday was provided by Hoquiam Police Chief Jeff Salstrom.