MARYSVILLE — A man is still on the loose, escaping police after getting his vehicle stuck while driving up the railroad tracks on 4th Street in Marysville March 21.
After getting his Toyota Highlander stuck, the driver jumped out and ran. Marysville police unsuccessful searched for him for about an hour, Washington State Patrol Trooper Mark Francis said.
The patrol asked Burlington Northern Santa Fe to stop trains until the SUV was cleared from the tracks at about 2:30 a.m. Methamphetamine was found in the vehicle, Francis said.
A woman who was with the man in the SUV was arrested and booked on multiple charges.
Francis said the state patrol has identified the man and plans to put out warrants for his arrest.
Troopers spotted the man driving northbound on I-5 near Marine View Drive in Everett at about 12:50 a.m.
When troopers tried to stop the SUV, it took off. The seven-minute chase reached speeds of more than 100 miles per hour.
The SUV took the 4th Street exit in Marysville. The man tried to get away by driving on the railroad tracks near 4th and Cedar, but the SUV got stuck on the tracks.
