Heroic Washington State rideshare driver rescues abused woman as husband gives chase, ramming vehicle

Content warning: This article mentions intimate partner violence. Please take care while reading.

A Vancouver, Washington, rideshare driver has been hailed a hero after helping a woman escape an alleged domestic violence attack.

This happened as the woman’s husband repeatedly rammed the car in an apparent attempt to stop them. The Vancouver Police have released dashcam footage of the incident and are conducting an investigation.

A narrow escape

According to local news outlet KATU, Vancouver Police say the attack happened at about 5 a.m. on November 15, 2025, when a rideshare driver picked up a woman from work. A short time later, another vehicle — which police say was driven by the woman’s husband — began aggressively pursuing and intentionally striking the rideshare car.

Investigators say the suspect rammed the vehicle multiple times, crushing the rear of the car, shattering the back windshield, and nearly forcing the vehicle down a roughly 20-foot embankment. Despite driver injuries and severe damage, the driver managed to escape with the passenger and drove to a police station for safety. The passenger escaped without injury.

“We want to acknowledge the incredible courage and quick thinking of the rideshare driver, whose actions likely prevented a tragedy. We are committed to protecting victims, supporting survivors, and holding offenders accountable,” Vancouver police said.

Vancouver Police have identified the episode as a domestic-violence–related assault and released video from the car’s dashcam to the public as part of the search for the suspect. Detectives said they have located the suspect’s vehicle but continue to seek information about the suspect’s whereabouts. The Vancouver Police have asked the public for help finding the suspect. Police also emphasized they are coordinating with victim-service partners to protect the women involved.

Rideshare safety

Major rideshare companies offer safety tools and guidance for situations like this. For instance, Uber and Lyft have in-app safety toolkits and partnerships with victim-service organizations, intended to help riders and drivers during dangerous trips.

Riders and drivers are still advised to call 911 immediately in life-threatening situations, use the app’s emergency or share-trip features when safe to do so, and report any assault or violence promptly to the company so it can investigate and take action. Lawmakers and safety advocates have continued to push for stronger regulatory standards and more mandatory safety features following a spate of high-profile incidents across the country.

National Domestic Violence Hotline offers confidential support 24/7 at 1-800-799-7233 or through their website at thehotline.org.