DUI Crash Injures Worker in Spanaway Construction Zone

A 21-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of DUI after crashing her car into a construction zone on State Route 7 in Spanaway, Washington, at around 1:30 a.m., seriously injuring a construction worker. The southbound driver struck a traffic control trailer, which was pushed into the worker, then collided with a dump truck trailer, causing her vehicle to catch fire. Good Samaritans rescued the driver from the burning car, and both she and the injured worker were hospitalized; the worker, initially in critical condition, is now stable. Authorities stressed that the crash was preventable and highlighted the heightened dangers construction workers face during nighttime projects. The site was under upgrades for new traffic signals and sidewalks, requiring overnight lane closures. The investigation is ongoing, with officials underscoring the severe consequences of driving under the influence.