Woman jumps from car on I-405 in Kirkland

A woman jumped from a moving car on Interstate 405 in Kirkland this morning, according to the Washington State Patrol.

A woman jumped from a moving car on Interstate 405 in Kirkland this morning, according to the Washington State Patrol.

The woman was transported to Harborview Medical Center at around 9:30 a.m. with minor injuries from the impact of hitting the pavement.

Trooper Julie Judson said she was riding in a blue chevy going northbound, just south of the Northeast 85th Street exit, when she intentionally jumped out of the passenger side, witnesses said.

A semi-truck driver had to slam on his brakes to avoid hitting her.

“Luckily, all other traffic was able to stop,” Judson said.

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Judson said there will be an investigation as to why the woman jumped. She also said it is unknown whether it was a suicide attempt “but it is possible.”