Suspect in car chase shot and killed by Yakima Police Officer after driving into ditch

By Ada Chong Published: Nov 5, 2014 at 8:04 PM PST
YAKIMA, Wash. -- Deputies say shots were fired and a suspect is dead after a pursuit that ended near Highway 12 and Ackley Road.

The incident started around 4:30 this afternoon. YSO says a deputy was pursuing a car that was stolen. Speeds reached 100 miles per hour.

The pursuit started in Gleed. The stolen car ended up in a ditch. That's when a deputy shot the driver.

There were two other people in the car who were arrested.

"It's highly dangerous situation whenever you're involved in a pursuit and you don't know why people are fleeing,” said Yakima County Sheriff Chief Criminal Deputy John Durand. “You don't know what the situation is and it's a very risky situation."

It's unclear how many shots were fired and whether or not any of the suspects had weapons.

Washington State Patrol will handle the investigation.