On 6/24/12, witnesses stated that at approximately 2:00 p.m., a motorcyclist and a black car were racing north bound on West Marginal Way. 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 [...]
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Woman struck by vehicle near 23rd Av S and Rainier Av S
On 06-08-12, at approximately 8:56 a.m., officers responded to a pedestrian/ vehicle collision at 23 Av S and Rainier Av S. Witnesses reported that the victim was walking eastbound in the crosswalk at the intersection of 23rd Av S and Rainier Ave S., when she was struck by a vehicle that was north bound on [...]
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Vehicle vs motorcycle collision
On Sunday May 27, 2012 at approximately 6:00 p.m., a Ducati motorcycle was travelling westbound on E. Yesler Wy approaching 22 Av E. At the same time, a 1996 Volvo was travelling northbound on 22 Av E approaching E. Yesler Wy. The two vehicles collided in the intersection and the motorcycle rider (sole occupant) suffered [...]
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Vehicle vs Pedestrian
On 05/26/12, at 6:09 p.m., a pedestrian was walking southbound on the western most crosswalk at 5 Ave N at Broad St. As the pedestrian walked into the crosswalk, the pedestrian was struck by a vehicle that was traveling westbound on Broad St. The pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported by Seattle Fire Department [...]
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DUI driver collides into parked car
On 05/22/12, at approximately 9:24 p.m., officers responded to a collision where a two passenger sports car collided into a parked vehicle in the 12000 block 15 Av NE. 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 [...]
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Traffic safety celebrates 10 year anniversary of seat belt law and 1,010 lives saved!
This year marks the 10th anniversary of Washington’s primary seat belt law. An estimated 1,010 lives have been saved since the initiation of the law requiring drivers and passengers to buckle up. To mark the occasion and maintain this trend, officers throughout Northwest Washington are conducting Click It or Ticket patrols from May 21 through [...]
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Vehicle/ Motorcycle collision
On 4/21/2012, at approximately 2:04 a.m., officers responded to a call of a collision in the 1900 block of Boren Ave involving a motorcycle and an aid car. Shortly after the initial broadcast, it was upgraded to a fast back-up for Seattle Fire Personnel, as it was reported that a crowd was gathering and was [...]
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2 vehicle collision with serious injuries
On April 19, 2012 at approximately 4:53 p.m., a red Volvo was traveling westbound in the 3800 blk of S Othello St and stopped for a red light. A Green Ford P/U Truck was also traveling westbound on S. Othello St failed to stop and collided with the Volvo. The force of the impact pushed the [...]
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Aggressive Drivers today
On April 19th two officers from the Aggressive Driver Response Team (ADRT) issued the following citations: 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 [...]
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Commerical Vehicle Enforcement
On April 18, 2012, officers from the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Squad inspected 10 commercial trucks. 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 [...]
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