The Bellevue Police Department arrested a male juvenile on Monday for suspicion of driving under the influence and vehicular homicide crimes following a crash in Bellevue’s Bridle Trails neighborhood.
At approximately 11:26 a.m., Bellevue Police and Fire responded to a report of white sedan collided with a motorcycle at the intersection of NE 24th Street and Northup Way. The Bellevue Fire Department arrived on scene and attempted to provide life-saving care, however, the victim – a 28-year-old male – was pronounced dead at the scene.
Following an initial investigation, officers placed the juvenile under arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence and vehicular homicide crimes.
Bellevue Police’s Traffic Unit opened a larger investigation following the crash. Any additional information about this incident will be published via the Bellevue Beat Blog.
Bellevue Police have noticed an alarming uptick in DUI-related cases in the last couple weeks. According to the Bellevue Police Department’s Incident Dashboard, there have been about 16 DUI-related incidents in Bellevue since September 15.
DUI and impaired-driving arrests are always preventable. The Bellevue Police Department urges residents to take advantage of many other options to ensure a safe ride home and a safe community – including taking public transit, ridesharing opportunities made available on smartphones, carpooling and vanpooling, walking, or calling a friend or family member.
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