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Police Investigate Northgate Collision That Sends Three to Hospital

Seattle police are investigating a two-car collision late Monday night in the Northgate neighborhood that left three people injured. Shortly before 11 p.m., officers responded to reports of a crash at Aurora Avenue North and North 105th Street involving two vehicles, one of which struck a building. Officers and Seattle… [ Keep reading ]

Community Tips Help SPD Traffic Unit Stop and Cite Chronic Reckless Driver in Ballard

Seattle police cited a chronic reckless driver in Ballard for multiple serious traffic violations. Police received the first report Jan. 21, 2026, about a black Audi driving recklessly on Northwest Leary Way. With assistance from community members, officers identified the car. North Precinct Captain George Davisson learned the driver… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Investigating Fatal Collision in Capitol Hill

Seattle police detectives are investigating a traffic crash that killed a 27-year-old woman in Capitol Hill this evening. At 8:00 p.m., officers responded to a pedestrian collision on Bellevue Avenue East and East Pine Street. There, they found a woman with apparent fatal injuries stuck underneath a Toyota Prius. The… [ Keep reading ]

A Million People Downtown? Get ready for Seattle’s Super Bowl Parade.

We aren’t sure if you’ve heard yet, THE SEAHAWKS WON SUPER BOWL LX!!! We all know how the last parade went, when nearly a million 12’s crowded the streets to welcome home their champions. On Wednesday morning, we get the privilege of doing it again – and it’s going to… [ Keep reading ]

DUI Enforcement Effort Keeps Community Safe

Seattle Police Department officers helped keep Seattle’s streets and community members safer last month, thanks to a holiday season DUI enforcement campaign. Their work resulted in 724 motorist contacts, raising awareness about the dangers of driving while impaired. The final tally for the SPD DUI emphasis team’s operation between Dec…. [ Keep reading ]

 “Atmospheric River” On the Way and We Have Safety Tips

By now, you have probably heard about the heavy winds and rain in the forecast. Just step outside, you’ll feel the gusts. There’s clearly a storm rolling in. To help you best prepare for your afternoon and morning commutes during this major “atmospheric river,” we have a few tips from… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Investigate Fatal Collision in SODO

On Saturday, October 18, at 10:09 p.m., officers responded to a single-vehicle collision at East Marginal Way South and South Spokane Street in the SODO neighborhood. Police arrived and found a vehicle overturned with a 16-year-old female driver trapped inside. A second male teen had been ejected and was in… [ Keep reading ]

Man Struck, Killed in Collision in Phinney Ridge

On Monday, Sept. 29, at 7:00 p.m., officers responded to a collision involving a pedestrian in the 5900 block of Aurora Avenue North, in Phinney Ridge neighborhood. Officers arrived and found a 63-year-old man unconscious in the southbound lanes with critical injuries. Seattle Fire Department medics attempted lifesaving measures but… [ Keep reading ]

Driver Jumps University Bridge in Stolen Vehicle

On Wednesday, September 17, at 12:20 p.m., officers attempted to stop a vehicle with a stolen license plate near 10th Avenue East and East Boston Street. The driver fled through residential streets before officers lost visual contact. A short time later, police located the vehicle stopped in traffic on Eastlake… [ Keep reading ]

Police Investigating Beacon Hill Traffic Fatality

A woman was killed in Beacon Hill Friday morning after being struck by a box truck while apparently crossing the street. This incident is unfolding, but police and Seattle Fire Department medics were called to the intersection of Beacon Avenue South and South Portland Street just before 9:30 a.m. for… [ Keep reading ]