FERNDALE, Wash. Southbound Interstate 5 was closed near Ferndale on Friday evening, Oct. 23, after a police pursuit ended with a suspect in custody, My Bellingham Now reported.
Washington State Patrol Trooper Kelsey Harding said traffic was being diverted onto Slater Road while the investigation continued.
According to the report, troopers initially pursued the suspect vehicle over a domestic violence no-contact order violation. A PIT maneuver was used to stop the car, and the suspect was taken into custody.
Drivers heading south through Whatcom County during the Friday evening commute were forced off the freeway at Slater Road while investigators worked the scene.
Officials did not immediately say how long the closure would last or whether anyone was injured during the pursuit. The outlet described the situation as a developing story and said it would provide updates as more information becomes available.