Man Escapes Kidnapping by Crashing and Burning Car in Seattle

A man was beaten, kidnapped, and stuffed into the trunk of his own car in Seattle. He escaped after the vehicle crashed and caught fire, and witnesses saw him climb out of the trunk. The victim reported being assaulted by several suspects before being bound and placed in the trunk. An 18-year-old male was briefly detained but released, and there were no immediate arrests.