Kent police release helicopter footage after a multi-city pursuit of a reckless driver
By: South Park, WA - A reckless driver in an unlicensed BMW led Kent Police on a pursuit on Tuesday, Mar. 25, 2025, before being tracked by King County Sheriff’s Office’s (KCSO) Guardian 1 helicopter and taken into custody.
The incident happened late Tuesday afternoon, when Kent officers attempted to stop the vehicle for reckless driving.
The driver refused to pull over and attempted to flee, prompting officers to back off while KCSO’s Guardian 1 provided aerial updates to officers below.
The pursuit traveled through Kent, Tukwila, SeaTac and unincorporated King County, with the suspect weaving through major roads including Southcenter Parkway, International Boulevard, Military Road, and Des Moines Memorial Drive.
The driver ran multiple red lights, drove in oncoming traffic lanes, and cut through apartment complexes and alleyways in an attempt to evade capture.
The chase ultimately ended in the 9900 block of 14th Ave South in the South Park neighborhood (map below), where the suspect abandoned the vehicle after being pinned in, and attempted to flee on foot.
Officers quickly apprehended the individual, taking him into custody without further incident.
Authorities have not yet released the suspect’s name or any potential charges, and the investigation remains ongoing.