Driver arrested for WSP trooper's death admitted to drinking, smoking before I-5 crash

A 32-year-old Lynnwood man appeared in Snohomish County court Monday, two days after he allegedly was driving on Interstate 5 in Marysville and crashed into a Washington State Patrol cruiser, killing Trooper Christopher Gadd.
The three-vehicle crash occurred around 2:52 a.m. Saturday on southbound I-5 in Marysville, according to officials. The Washington State Patrol said Gadd, 27, started with the WSP on Sept. 16, 2021. He became the 33rd WSP member to die in the line of duty in the agency's 103 years of service, according to the WSP.
In probable cause documents for the suspect's arrest, a deputy said the man admitted to smoking weed and drinking two beers earlier that night. The suspect is being held on $1 million bail, and the judge found probable cause for vehicular homicide and vehicular assault. KOMO News is not naming the man because he has not been formally charged.
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[@dexandspec5581]

why the hell are we hiding his face

[@tayzonday]

I wonder if it’s related to not poisoning the jury pool and making it easier for a defendant to request a change of locale if they go to trial?

[@dexandspec5581]

@@tayzonday sounds reasonable.

[@kathleenardrey5094]

Legal reasons, maybe; and in a good way, so we do not have to see his sh$tty face.

[@jasatx2024]

His an undocumented immigrant with an extensive criminal rap. This guy was a felon living in a sanctuary city, Seattle.

[@stevek343]

He didn't mention the meth he was smoking

[@tayzonday]

Driving a $90,000/6,000 pound GMC Yukon XL at 100mph under the influence? Hopefully the perpetrator can afford to pay civil restitution.

[@kathleenardrey5094]

Afford to pay??? LOL. LOL. LOL. Dream on.

[@chocolatecoveredgummybears]

lol in our state, he'll be out next week

[@je18k]

30k max dude lol

[@kathleenardrey5094]

An illegal in this country. And his parents are here, apparently, saying "their son is not being treated fairly"? Who are these people, anyway? A killer and his whining family. Grace and thank you to Mr. Asadi (sp) for your comfort and presence as this young man lay dying. May peace be with you and yours always. May justice prevail for this killed Mr. Gadd. May Karma visit the killer's family soon.

[@manojchowdhary4208]

Very sad incident. Condolences to the trooper’s family and friends.

[@arthurbrumagem3844]

But but weed doesn’t affect one’s driving we hear all the time

[@brentinnes5151]

yeah the commies say its good for you

[@georgeday4742]

Stop calling it an accident. With recklessness like this there is no such thing as an accident

[@MaestroWenarto]

who is the person?????

[@Matt_Heebs]

an illegal.

[@ironcladpatriot5829]

An animal who entered the country unlawfully and later engaged in criminal activities, ultimately leading to killing a police officer. Did I mention he should have never been in our country to begin with.

[@gamesponge7176]

He fell asleep after smoking some weed and alcohol. I wonder if he didn't go to work that day he would be alive. Scary life is so short.

[@kathleenardrey5094]

Who said this illegal creep was even employed??? By whom?? Doing what??

[@LeafsAndCars]

Belated condolences to the officer's family.

[@johnmausteller]

100 mph? Insane

[@newtheis]

@2:18, he was not intoxicated. As a Democratic judge, I would release this person on his own recognizance, and ask Trump be taken off the Snohomish County ballot.

[@dylano7242]

Why are you not reporting that he is an illegal migrant with multiple criminal offenses, and why are you covering up his face?

[@MrsKarenprivateproperty]

Close all drug stores it’s must be illegal selling cannabis, looks at this people they become addicted , horrible behaviour.

[@simonealexander6907]

Plus meth plus oxy.

[@MNW-69]

The illegal alien?

[@carolyuengling8085]

I feel so loving,bi forgive EVERYBODY! B

[@kathleenardrey5094]

Oh, goody-goody for you, Tinkerbell.