Driver hits pedestrian after fleeing state patrol

SEATAC, Wash. (AP) — A 74-year-old man is in critical condition after a vehicle struck him following a police chase on Interstate 5 near SeaTac.

KCPQ reports Trooper Rick Johnson with Washington State Patrol says initially a 32-year-old driver was pulled over by a motorcycle officer on Monday afternoon after police clocked him going at least 95 miles-per-hour (153 kph) on northbound I-5.

The driver gave the officer several of different names, then took off, troopers said. Police ended the brief car chase after the driver slowed down and exited the interstate onto Military Road.

Shortly after, the driver hit the 74-year-old pedestrian walking across a street near 220th St. and Military Rd., dragging him onto a nearby yard with the vehicle.

The victim was taken to Harborview Medical Center and a hospital spokesperson says the person was in critical condition. Officials say the driver, who also had a felony warrant out for his arrest, is in custody.