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Washington Driver Blocks Runaway SUV, Saves Unconscious Woman, Child

7/29/2026

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Paul Jackson of Roy, Washington stopped a runaway white SUV on Interstate 5 near Fife by parking his Kia Forte against it.
The SUV’s driver was unconscious with eyes rolled back while her son, in a car seat, stayed awake and terrified.
Jackson rescued the boy and remained with the driver until emergency responders arrived.
Washington State Patrol confirmed a motorist’s video of the rescue, noting damage to Jackson’s Kia Forte.

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Story summary

Paul Jackson of Roy, Washington stopped a runaway white SUV on Interstate 5 near Fife by parking his Kia Forte against it.
The SUV’s driver was unconscious with eyes rolled back while her son, in a car seat, stayed awake and terrified.
Jackson rescued the boy and remained with the driver until emergency responders arrived.
Washington State Patrol confirmed a motorist’s video of the rescue, noting damage to Jackson’s Kia Forte.