A father in Washington State took matters into his own hands when he caught a rideshare driver allegedly in the middle of raping his daughter.
The Thurston County Sheriff's Office said deputies were called in on a weapon violation near the intersection of 6th Ave SE and Old Pacific Highway. A vehicle was seen fleeing the scene but it was successfully stopped a short time later
Police quickly noticed the driver had sustained injuries, as officers discovered two shell cases nearby.
Detectives said they had determined that the driver trying to leave the scene was a rideshare driver who had provided transportation to a highly intoxicated female.
Her father said he found her being sexually assaulted by the rideshare driver.
At one point during the altercation, shots were fired, according to law enforcement.
The driver was taken to an hospital for treatment of his injuries and subsequently arrested on charges of rape, 2nd degree, and kidnapping, 1st degree. His name was not released.
The investigation is ongoing. They were asking anyone with information about that incident or any other similar incidents involving a ride share driver to contact them.
It was unclear if the father was facing any charges in connection with the incident.
