The motorcyclist either failed to negotiate the curve or was forced off the road by the car. The motorcyclist died instantly after hitting a light pole. The search for the car is ongoing and there are no suspects at this time.

Suspect Vehicle: Black import car with tinted windows, two hood scoops, and a rear spoiler.

Anyone with information about this incident or the above described vehicle is asked to call 911.

This is an active and on-going case. No additional information is available at this time.

The 80-year-old woman sustained significant head injuries as a result of the collision. Seattle Fire responded and treated the victim on scene. She was taken to Harborview Medical Center by medics with life threatening injures.

Traffic Collision Investigators responded and processed the scene. A Drug Recognition Officer also responded and evaluated the driver for signs of impairment. None  were detected. Neither the adult female driver nor the 12-year-old passenger were injured as a result of the collision.   This is an open and active investigation.

The 27 year-old motorcycle rider was treated on scene by Seattle Fire Department and subsequently transported to Harborview Medical Center via Medics where he was listed in critical condition.

The 30 year-old driver and sole occupant of the Volvo was unharmed. A Drug Recognition Expert officer responded and evaluated this driver, no signs of impairment were detected.

The investigation continues.

The pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported by Seattle Fire Department Medics to Harborview Medical Center where he was listed in critical condition.

The driver was evaluated at the scene by  a Drug Recognition Officer, who did not find any signs of alcohol or drug impairment. The driver was identified and released at the scene pending further investigation.

Traffic Collision Investigators gathered evidence and processed the scene. The investigation continues.

The driver of the sports car was arrested for of DUI.  The passenger of the car was taken to North West hospital for injuries sustained in the collision. 

North Precinct officers closed down 15 AV NE for the investigation.  Traffic Collision Investigators responded and processed the scene. This is an open and active investigation.

Thirty-eight agencies from King, Pierce, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties will have officers out looking for unbuckled drivers and passengers.

 “We are getting the word out to remind everyone to buckle up so we don’t have to write tickets,” shared Snohomish County Sheriff John Lovick, the former Mill Creek State Representative who sponsored the 2002 legislation. “The purpose of the law is to save lives and I’m really pleased to see how far we’ve come.”

Washington state is a leader in seat belt use in the United States with 97.5 percent of motorists buckling up, an increase from 82 percent in 2002 when the primary law went into effect. With the rise of seat belt use, traffic deaths statewide have declined by nearly one-third, from 658 in 2002 to 455 in 2011 (preliminary data).

Despite these promising numbers, four out of every ten people who died in car crashes in Washington in the last five years were not wearing seat belts.

Traffic safety task forces in the five counties are coordinating the Click It or Ticket patrols with support from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission.

Participating law enforcement agencies include:

King County: Auburn, Bellevue, Black Diamond, Burien, Covington, Federal Way, Issaquah, Kent, Kirkland, Maple Valley, Mercer Island, Newcastle, Pacific, Redmond, Renton, SeaTac, Seattle, Snoqualmie, and Tukwila Police Departments and the Washington State Patrol.

Pierce County: Fircrest, Lakewood, Orting, Puyallup, Sumner, and Tacoma Police Departments, Pierce County Sheriff’s Department and the Washington State Patrol.

Skagit County: Anacortes Police Department and the Washington State Patrol.

Snohomish County: Everett, Lynnwood, Marysville, and Mukilteo Police Departments, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, and the Washington State Patrol.

Whatcom County: Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden, and Western Washington University Police Departments, Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, and the Washington State Patrol.

The aid car was responding to a call in the area with lights and sirens activated.  As they began to make a left turn into the driveway, they observed a motorcycle traveling towards them at a high rate of speed.  They could see the motorcycle wobbling as it sped toward them.  The motorcycle then went down, and as the motorcycle itself slid past, the rider slid under the front of their rig, which had stopped, and lodged up against the front tires.

The firefighters quickly backed up and began treating the rider for injuries.

It appears that motorcycle traveled at least 200 feet after going down, indicating excessive speed.  The motorcyclist also admitted that he’d been drinking.

While the motorcyclist’s injuries were not life threatening, it did appear likely that he suffered a broken arm.  He was treated by Seattle Fire Department at the scene, and was taken to Harborview Medical Center in a medic unit.  Traffic Collision Investigators responded and processed the scene. The motorcyclist was processed for DUI, he will likely be  released, pending further investigation.

Seattle Fire Personnel responded and transported the driver and the passenger of the Volvo. They were transported to Harborview Medical Center (HMC) with significant injuries sustain from the collision. 

A Drug Recognition Officer (DRE) responded to the scene to evaluate the driver of the pickup.  The DRE officer observed signs of impairment and/or intoxication during his evaluation of the driver of the truck.  He was placed under arrest and transported to HMC for further test.  

The investigation continues.

SW Admiral Way – 30 mph zone

1 at 53 mph

1 at 52 mph

1 at 51 mph

1 at 47 mph

2 at 46 mph

1 at 41 mph

2 Cell phone 

Spokane Street Viaduct – 25 mph Construction Zone

1 at 67 mph

1 at 56 mph

1 at 55 mph

1 at 52 mph

1 at 51 mph

 The Seattle Police Department encourages all motor vehicle operators and bicyclists to be familiar with and obey all local and state traffic laws and to always drive with due regard for all others on the roadway.

Area worked

3400 block of East marginal Way South

Documented Violations

5-No retro reflective tape on tractor mud flaps

4-No retro reflective tape on rear of cab

2-No retro reflective tape on rear trailer

3-Broken locking devices on IC load secure pins

4-No/Improper tractor markings

2-Faulty brake protection valves

1-Loose bolts on frame

3-Headlamps unsecured

4-Inoperative clearance/ID lights

2-Unprotected brake lines

2-Air suspension leak

2-Tires below minimum tread depth

1-Driver fail to properly inspect load

 Out of Service Violations

3-Inoperative signal lamps

1-Unsecured load (pin not fully engaged