A driver in Washington state managed to evade police after a deputy attempted to stop him for speeding, reaching speeds of up to 130 mph and avoiding multiple intersections. The driver fled and the police terminated the pursuit, which led them to locate the Ford Mustang abandoned in DuPont. The vehicle was seized and seized by Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders, who stated that if the owner came forward, they could reclaim the car. However, if they do not, the Mustang could eventually be auctioned or repurposed. The circumstances surrounding the seizure have sparked debate about who was driving the car and how forfeiture laws apply.