Trooper Rick Johnson
@wspd2pio
Official Washington State Patrol District 2 Public Information Officer for King County.
This driver was just involved in a minor fender bender S 167 near Ellingson Road. The driver was ultimately arrested for suspicion of DUI. A PBT of .220; Almost 3x the legal limit.

Today we remember Trooper Cliff Hansell. Trooper Clifford “Cliff” Hansell died on July 22, 1987, at the age of 25, as a result of a collision with a semi-truck. At the time of his death, Trooper Hansell had served 17 months with the WSP. #GoneButNeverForgotten
Earlier today, family, WSP staff, and local law enforcement gathered for a private memorial dedication honoring Trooper Christopher Gadd, who was killed by an impaired driver on March 2, 2024. Thank you to all who helped make the memorial possible. #GoneButNeverForgotten
Traveling this weekend? Call the Commuter Hotline at (206) 613-3132 for support planning your transit, bike, or carpool commute. @CommuteSeattle Or use our Sound Transit trip planner any time: soundtransit.org/tripplanner
The time has come to Revive I-5. NB I-5 in Seattle between I-90 & NE 45th St will CLOSE starting 11:59 pm on Friday, July 18, through 5 am Monday, July 21.⚠️ The express lanes will be NB ALL WEEKEND & beyond. WB I-90 exit to NB I-5 will close. More info: bit.ly/ReviveI5Closur…
Hey Renton! While I-405 WILL BE OPEN this weekend, tonight we've got weekend-long ramp closures at the NE 44th St interchange through Mon AM. Closed: -NB I-405 exit to NE 44th (Exit 7) -SB I-405 exit to NE 44th (Exit 7) -NE 44th St on-ramp to SB I-405 More:wsdot.wa.gov/construction-p…
SR 18 CLOSED Our 8-day closure of SR 18 under the I-90 bridges began last night, as we begin work to switch traffic into a diverging diamond. – EB & WB SR 18 closed until 5a Fri (7/25) – Detour – EB & WB I-90 & loop around at nearby exits More: bit.ly/I90-SR18Interc…
SR 18 CLOSES TONIGHT We will close SR 18 under the I-90 bridges for 8 days. - Get ready to shine like a (diverging) diamond - 9p Thurs (7/17) to 5a Fri (7/25) - Expect delays - Follow detours using EB & WB I-90 & loop around at nearby exits More: bit.ly/I90-SR18Interc… (1/2)
⚠️#ClallamCounty: A tanker truck went off the roadway and into Indian Creek at US 101 at MP 238. The vehicle is currently leaking petroleum. Dept. of Ecology has been notified. Please use caution in the area as traffic is alternating.
🔥 Brushfire 🔥 SR 2 and SR 28B (Sunset Highway) at the Eastmont interchange is blocked due to a large brushfire. Please avoid the area if possible.
I had a great time assisting @RentonpdWA with their Youth Academy yesterday. The kids did awesome with the combat challenges !


