Authorities in Washington state are currently investigating a disturbing incident that occurred on Saturday night involving a rideshare driver and a highly intoxicated female passenger. The situation escalated when the woman's father reportedly caught the driver allegedly sexually assaulting his daughter.
Early Saturday morning, Thurston County sheriff's deputies responded to reports of a weapons violation in Nisqually Valley. Upon arrival, a deputy stopped a vehicle attempting to flee the scene and discovered the driver was injured. Additionally, two shell casings were found in the vicinity.
Further investigation revealed that the injured driver was a rideshare driver who had provided transportation to a highly intoxicated female. The woman's father later found his daughter allegedly being sexually assaulted by the driver at a popular fishing spot.
According to police reports, an altercation ensued, leading to shots being fired during the confrontation. The rideshare driver sustained injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Subsequently, the driver was arrested on charges of rape in the second degree and kidnapping in connection with the incident. The authorities are continuing their investigation into the matter to gather more details and ensure justice is served.
