He reportedly climbed into the truck when it was parked near a police station, according to Seattle Times. Evan Bush reports:
An 18-year-old man driving a stolen garbage truck early Tuesday morning marauded through the Capitol Hill neighborhood, damaging cars, destroying a Pronto bike station and forcing the closure of several blocks of traffic.
Shortly before 6:40 a.m., the truck’s fuel tank was punctured during its rampage. Diesel fuel began leaking from the truck as it drove, covering several blocks until the driver hit another garbage truck. The stolen truck’s fuel tank ignited and flames could be seen spewing from its side.
The fire was put out quickly. The driver of the truck has been apprehended and booked into jail.
