Feb. 17, 2026 — Redmond, Washington A juvenile male driver was arrested on suspicion of reckless driving after attempting a high-speed “drift” around a corner, losing control upon spotting a pedestrian in a crosswalk, and crashing an SUV through a fence down a 50-foot embankment into an apartment building in the 17100 block of NE 80th Street.
The incident occurred around 2:00 p.m., according to the Redmond Police Department. Witnesses reported the SUV, carrying the driver and two passengers, was traveling at high speed, ran a stop sign, and veered off the road after the driver lost control. No injuries were reported to the vehicle’s occupants, the pedestrian, or apartment residents.
Redmond police detailed the sequence in social media posts on Feb. 19, including on X, Facebook, and Instagram.
We’re grateful this incident did not result in injuries… Please slow down and drive responsibly.
Local news outlets reported the story, citing police accounts. KOMO News described the “high-speed drifting attempt” leading to the teen’s arrest. KIRO 7 and MyNorthwest.com echoed details of the three occupants and the embankment plunge, linking to the police X post.
The Redmond PD X post garnered 15 likes and over 2,200 views, with minor replies noting the vehicle’s model as a Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk.
