Manhunt near Spirit Lake

Police in the Spirit Lake area are seeking a white pickup with Washington plates with "I hate people" painted on the side. 

The Air One police helicopter from Spokane is assisting. Multiple law enforcement agencies are involved in the search.

"There is large gas tank in the back and graffiti on the truck," a Spirit Lake police employee told The Press. "(The search) started in Bonner County, and has since continued into Spirit Lake/surrounding areas."

The truck was last seen near Paisley Road.

Spirit Lake officials said the case originated as a possible accident involving a person who had a medical problem.

When Spirit Lake Police Chief Keith Hutcheson responded, his patrol vehicle was struck by the truck, according to city officials. They said Hutcheson was not injured.

Information will be updated as it becomes available. If you see the truck, call police immediately.