Tuesday, February 3, 2015

STOLEN, SPEEDING TRUCK CRASHES INTO WOODIN CREEK IN BATTLE GROUND, WASHINGTON. THE PERPS, ANDREW SCOTT BISSELL AND SCOTT WILLIAM THOMAS ARE JAILED




 

STOLEN, SPEEDING TRUCK CRASHES INTO WOODIN CREEK IN BATTLE GROUND, WASHINGTON.  THE PERPS, ANDREW SCOTT BISSELL AND SCOTT WILLIAM THOMAS ARE JAILED


February 2, 2015

BATTLE GROUND, Wash. (KOIN 6) — Two men are behind bars after allegedly speeding in a stolen truck, hitting other vehicles and crashing into a creek.

2 men are charged with crashing a stolen truck into this car in Battle Ground, Feb. 2, 2015 (BGPD) 

Andrew Scott Bissell, 29, and Scott William Thomas, 25, are charged with possessing a stolen vehicle, hit-and-run with property damage and trying to elude police.

Around 9:15 p.m. Monday, a white Nissan truck was spotted doing about 80 mph in a 25 mph zone in Battle Ground. Authorities said an officer saw the truck and pursued it.

The driver hit other cars and drove through yards near 6th and Rasmussen before crashing in Woodin Creek, officials said.

Bissell, described as a transient, and Rainer-resident Thomas were arrested. The stolen Nissan was towed from the creek and held for evidence.

None of the victims were injured, authorities said.