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Woman allegedly stabs girl after SUV hits semi as soldiers step in to stop horrific roadside attack
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- A 35-year-old woman allegedly caused a crash on southbound Interstate 5 near DuPont, Washington, by driving erratically and crashing her SUV into a semi-truck before rolling over, injuring two girls aged 9 and 15.
- After the crash, the woman reportedly threatened the girls with a knife, prompting two soldiers from Joint Base Lewis-McChord to intervene, tackle her, and disarm her.
- The 9-year-old sustained multiple broken bones and a stab wound, while the 15-year-old was hospitalized without serious injuries; the semi-truck driver was uninjured.
- The woman was initially hospitalized for evaluation and later booked into Pierce County Jail, facing charges including assault, vehicular assault, and reckless endangerment.
- Authorities continue to investigate the crash's cause and the woman’s relationship to the girls, while witnesses praised the soldiers for their prompt and courageous response.
