Officer assigned to VP Harris' visit falls 50-feet from highway ramp in Seattle

A Bellevue, Washington, motorcycle police officer assigned to a visit by Vice President Kamala Harris was injured Tuesday when he fell about 50 fee...

August 18, 2023
5:40 AM

A Bellevue, Washington, motorcycle police officer assigned to a visit by Vice President Kamala Harris was injured Tuesday when he fell about 50 feet from a highway on-ramp in Seattle, police said. The 39-year-old officer suffered what were described as serious injuries, but the police department said he was conscious and speaking before he was taken to a hospital for treatment. The officer fell 50 to 60 feet from an on-ramp onto Interstate 5 below, the police department said. The Washington State Patrol is investigating.

Phil Helsel