Wanted, Unlicensed Driver Arrested for Suspicion of DUI After Running a Red Light and Causing a Collision
Spokane Valley Deputies responded to the report of a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of E. Appleway Boulevard and S. Park Road in Spokane Valley. A witness stated that the suspect was driving recklessly before the incident and failed to stop at a red light, causing a collision with the victim’s vehicle. The suspect appeared to be impaired and had a valid misdemeanor warrant for his arrest. Following the investigation, the suspect was arrested for DUI and his valid warrant. He was booked into jail and issued several traffic citations. The driver of the victim’s vehicle appeared to have minor injuries.
On June 28, 2025, at approximately 2:00 pm, Spokane Valley Deputies responded to a reported two-vehicle crash at E. Appleway Blvd. and S. Park Road.
Arriving Deputies learned a Chrysler van, driven by 55-year-old Christopher I. McLeod, was traveling east on Appleway, turning south, and a Volkswagen SUV was going south on Park Road when the collision occurred.
A witness stated McLeod was driving recklessly prior to the crash. Both the witness and the adult female driver of the Volkswagen stated McLeod ran the red light at the intersection and caused the collision. The adult female driver was provided medical treatment at the scene for what appeared to be minor injuries.
When Deputies contacted McLeod, they noted he was unsteady on his feet, appeared to have trouble following directions, and had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his person. McLeod explained that the Volkswagen ran the red light and hit him as he tried to turn from E. Appleway onto S. Park. He also told Deputies that he had not had anything (alcohol) to drink or ingested any drugs. When asked, McLeod admitted to not having a driver’s license or insurance.
A witness told Deputies that while on I-90, the Chrysler, driven by McLeod, was traveling at a high rate of speed and driving recklessly. At one point, McLeod attempted to make a lane change, overcorrected, and began to fishtail, almost driving off the roadway.
McLeod was unable to follow directions or complete Field Sobriety Evaluations.
Based on the witness statements and the Deputy’s observations, probable cause to arrest McLeod for DUI was established. In addition, Deputies learned that McLeod had an active misdemeanor warrant for Malicious Mischief 3rd Degree, stemming from an incident in March 2025 in which he was suspected of smashing the windshield of a truck.
Deputies informed McLeod he was under arrest for DUI and his warrant. After being advised of his rights, McLeod declined to submit to a breath test. Deputies applied for and were granted a search warrant to obtain a blood sample for later testing.
McLeod was transported and booked into the Spokane County Jail for Driving Under the Influence and for his outstanding Malicious Mischief 3rd Degree warrant. He was also issued traffic tickets for No Valid Operator’s License, Operating a Motor Vehicle without Insurance, and Failure to Stop at a Stop Signal.
At the time of this release, McLeod remains in jail with a bond set by Spokane County District Court Judge J. Fassbender at $2,500 on his warrant. On the DUI, Spokane County District Court Judge A. Maurer set his bond at $5,000, making his total bond $7,500.
Both vehicles had to be towed from the scene due to damage.
This Spokane County Sheriff Office news article "Wanted, Unlicensed Driver Arrested for Suspicion of DUI After Running a Red Light and Causing Crash" was originally found on https://www.spokanecounty.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?CID=7