A King County Sheriff deputy fractured his wrist after falling in an attempt to apprehend a drunk driving suspect on foot in White Center on June 15, according to a press release from KCSO Sgt. John Urquhart.

The 52-year-old deputy and three year KCSO veteran was treated at Valley Medical Center and is recovering at home.

The incident began around 12:30 a.m. in White Center when the deputy tried to pull over the driver of a 1993 Cadillac DeVille for suspicion of drunk driving. There were three passengers inside the vehicle.

The suspect driver refused to stop with lights and sirens from the deputy's car and a chase ensued. A few minutes later the driver pulled over and the suspect took off running. The deputy pursued the suspect on foot, grabbed a hold of his jacket and the suspect spun around causing the deputy to fall and fracture his wrist, according to the press release.

The suspect escaped and the three vehicle occupants were questioned and released.

Suspect is described as a black male in his 30's, 5'10" tall and 130 lbs. Anyone with information should call the King County Sheriff's Office at (206)296-3311 or call 911.