A fatal May 10, 2025, BMW pursuit in Seattle is back in view through a November 3, 2026, upload by CrimeCamNow. The recording follows a crash near the Ship Canal Bridge and the death of a man who went over its barrier. Although older, the footage has gone viral for its shocking nature and as a reminder to teens not to make such dangerous decisions.
A second video identified the man as 19-year-old Craig Lewis. Troopers tried to save him on the street below while his friend remained on the freeway above.
In its May 10 report, KIRO 7 linked the death to a three-vehicle crash. Citing Washington State Patrol, the station reported that an occupant of the car that caused the crash jumped while trying to leave the scene.
Who was driving remained unclear at the scene. Both men exited through the passenger side, and the survivor denied being behind the wheel.
Over the Barrier
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CrimeCamNow’s narrator says a trooper tried to stop a BMW with no license plate. On the radio, the trooper reports the car weaving through traffic and hitting another car. He places the crash on northbound I-5, north of Lakeview.
After the BMW stops, the trooper orders a man to raise his hands and walk back toward him. He then radios that another person has jumped over the bridge and asks for medical help below.
Troopers reach the injured man near Harvard Avenue East and East Allison Street. They speak to him and later begin CPR, while the survivor asks whether his friend is still alive.
One Open Door
The survivor gives his first name as Caleb and says he has known Craig for nine years. In a later interview, he describes riding toward the University District and asking Craig to slow down.
Caleb says Craig sped away, hit other cars, and climbed over him to get out after the BMW stopped. He says he had opened the passenger door because he feared the car might go over.
“I’m not the driver,” Caleb says during the interview. “Most I can say is stop.”
Troopers initially call the man who fell the passenger, then discuss their uncertainty about who drove. They discuss checking for seat belt marks as they try to work out where each man had been sitting.
The Visit Home
Midwest Safety published its edit on November 16, 2025. It includes the visit to Craig’s parents and names him in full. The sergeant tells them their son has died and that his body is with the King County Medical Examiner.
“We don’t know who was driving,” he tells the family, explaining that both men exited on the same side. He says troopers are working to find that answer.
A Seattle fundraiser dated May 11, 2025, honors a 19-year-old named Craig Lewis. The page does not describe the bridge death, instead discussing his character.
Maria Mitalas organized the appeal on behalf of Tauna Nelson. She says the money will help pay for the funeral and other costs. She remembers Craig as a beloved son and friend who brought laughter and adventure to those around him.