A stolen sport‑utility vehicle overturned onto its roof in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood on September 24, 2026 after a police pursuit that began following reports of erratic driving on Highway 509. The incident marked the conclusion of a chase that started on the highway and moved into the industrial area of Georgetown, where the SUV finally lost control and rolled over.
Police officers responded to multiple calls about a vehicle traveling erratically on Highway 509 earlier in the day. When the driver failed to stop for law enforcement, officers initiated a pursuit that tracked the stolen SUV southward. As the chase progressed, the suspect’s maneuvers grew increasingly unsafe, prompting officers to maintain the pursuit despite the traffic‑heavy corridor.
The pursuit ended when the SUV entered the Georgetown district, where it veered off the roadway and flipped onto its roof. Emergency responders arrived at the scene shortly after the crash. While details about injuries or arrests have not been released, the overturned vehicle was secured by police, and the incident is being investigated as part of the ongoing effort to address vehicle theft and dangerous driving in the region.