A public information officer for Everett Police tells Seen in Everett they are currently looking for the driver who allegedly stole a car and struck at least four people following a fight in the parking lot of a restaurant at 2300 Broadway in Everett, Washington early Sunday morning. This afternoon officer Natalie Given said three males in their 20s and one in his 30s were all admitted to the hospital for medical care after suffering what she termed “significant injuries”. Here’s the press release she issued:
Multiple individuals have been injured following a vehicle theft and collision outside of a North Everett restaurant. At approximately 2:00 am this morning, officers responded to what was reported as an assault with a weapon in the 2300 block of Broadway.
Upon arrival, officers determined a large fight had broken out in the parking lot of a restaurant during which one patron’s vehicle was stolen. A suspect male reportedly left the restaurant in the stolen vehicle, striking several people as he drove away. The suspect driver got into a collision approximately one block away from the restaurant and then fled on foot.
A canine track was initiated to attempt to locate the suspect driver, but he was ultimately not found.
Four individuals were transported to the hospital for their injuries. Some of the injuries reported are significant. Detectives with the Everett Police Traffic Safety Unit responded and are investigating. This is an active and ongoing investigation and there are no further details at this time.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Everett Police Department TIP LINE at (425)257-8450.