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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 ]

Fatal Collision in Interbay Neighborhood

On Monday, August 18, at 6:16 p.m., officers responded to a two-vehicle collision in the 2800 block of Thorndyke Avenue West. Upon arrival, officers located a 70-year-old male driver with critical injuries and a 25-year-old female driver with minor injuries. Seattle Fire Department medics provided aid to both individuals. Despite… [ Keep reading ]

Police Investigate Fatal Collision in Brighton Neighborhood

Late Thursday night, Aug. 7, at 10:27 p.m., officers responded to a report of a collision involving a motorcycle and a vehicle near Rainier Avenue South and South Willow Street. Officers arrived and found a 29-year-old man critically injured in the roadway and an adult woman driving a black vehicle… [ Keep reading ]

Police Investigate Fatal Collision in Interbay

Late Tuesday night, shortly after 11:20 p.m., officers responded to a report of a collision involving a motorcycle and a pedestrian near 15th Avenue West and West Newton Street. Police arrived and found a 32-year-old male motorcyclist critically injured in the roadway. A female pedestrian had also sustained serious injuries… [ Keep reading ]

Pedestrian Dies After South Park Collision

A 23-year-old man driving a vehicle struck and fatally injured a 60-year-old man Thursday night in the South Park neighborhood. Officers responded to the intersection of 14th Avenue South and South Henderson Street at 11:00 p.m. after receiving reports of a collision involving a pedestrian. When they arrived, they found… [ Keep reading ]