A Washington State Patrol (WSP) airplane known as “Smokey” helped troopers capture a fleeing motorcyclist early Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025 after a high-speed chase through Auburn and the surrounding area, authorities said.
The pursuit began when “Smokey” observed a motorcycle traveling 96MPH in a 60MPH zone on northbound SR 167 in Auburn, according to Trooper Rick Johnson.
When troopers attempted a traffic stop, the rider fled, leading officers on a chase through Auburn, Federal Way, and the Lake Tapps area.
After the rider parked the bike in a garage and switched to another vehicle, an observant trooper noticed a man matching the rider’s description. The vehicle was stopped, and the suspect was arrested for investigation of DUI and attempting to elude police.
The man was booked into jail, and the motorcycle was seized as evidence.
Smokey with Another Assist!
Smokey first spotted this bike NB 167 in Auburn. Troopers tried to stop it, the bike fled. After tracking the bike all over the FW/Auburn/Lake Tapps area he eventually went into a parking garage. A very observant Trooper saw a subject matching… pic.twitter.com/giznMJ52oq
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) August 3, 2025
Smokey observed the bike going 96 MPH in a 60 on 167, prior to the traffic stop.
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) August 3, 2025
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