Police Chase Ends in Crash at Costco

Stolen vehicle pursuit leads to rollover incident at Clarkston gas station

Published on Mar. 12, 2026

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A police chase that began in Lewiston, Idaho after a stolen vehicle was spotted by FLOCK cameras ended in a crash at the Costco gas station in Clarkston, Washington. The driver of the stolen SUV fled across the state border into Washington, leading Clarkston police on a pursuit that concluded when the vehicle hit a tree while attempting to climb a hillside, causing it to roll onto its side. The suspect was taken into custody by police after being checked for injuries by Clarkston Fire Department medics.

Why it matters

Police chases can pose significant risks to public safety, and this incident highlights the need for effective law enforcement coordination across state lines to apprehend suspects in stolen vehicle cases. The Clarkston Costco location is a busy commercial area, making the crash site a concern for potential bystander injuries.

The details

According to Clarkston Police, the chase began after FLOCK cameras in Lewiston, Idaho registered the license plate of a stolen vehicle. The driver fled across the state border into Washington, leading Clarkston police on a pursuit that ended when the suspect attempted to drive up a hillside at the Costco gas station. The vehicle struck a tree, causing it to roll onto its side. The driver was taken into custody by Clarkston police after being checked for injuries by local fire department medics.

  • The incident occurred on the morning of Wednesday, March 12, 2026.

The players

Clarkston Police Department

The local law enforcement agency in Clarkston, Washington that pursued and apprehended the suspect in the stolen vehicle.

Lewiston FLOCK Cameras

Automated license plate reader cameras located in Lewiston, Idaho that initially detected the stolen vehicle and alerted Clarkston police.

Clarkston Fire Department

The local fire department that provided medical assistance to the suspect after the vehicle crashed at the Costco gas station.

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The takeaway

This incident underscores the importance of effective cross-jurisdictional coordination between law enforcement agencies to apprehend suspects in stolen vehicle cases, as well as the need for careful pursuit tactics to minimize risks to public safety in busy commercial areas.