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Hit and Run to bicyclist in Pioneer Square, driver arrested

Early this morning a bicyclist was struck by a Toyota Camry at 2nd Avenue and James Street, causing injuries to the bicyclist.  Officers were able to locate the suspect vehicle and arrested the driver a short time later. Shortly after 2:00 this morning, a bicyclist was riding his bike westbound… [ Keep reading ]

Pedestrian/vehicle collision investigation

A man was sent to the hospital last night with life-threatening injuries after he was struck by a car as he was attempting to cross South Dearborn Street in the International District. At 9:10 pm, officers responded to a report of a pedestrian/vehicle collision in the 900 Block of South… [ Keep reading ]

Train/Pedestrian Fatality Collision near King Street Station

A man was struck by a train in the tunnel north of King Street Station early this morning.  At approximately 4:29 a.m. officers responded to a report of a train/pedestrian collision in the tunnel north of the 300 block of South Jackson Street.  Preliminary investigation indicates that an adult male… [ Keep reading ]

DUI Driver Collides Head-On into Another Motorist

A suspected DUI driver struck another motorist head-on this morning, sending both drivers to the hospital with injuries.   Preliminary investigation indicates that on November 25th at approximately 2:22 a.m. a male driver (the suspect) was traveling westbound on North Northgate Way approaching Corliss Avenue North in his Mercedes SUV…. [ Keep reading ]

Early morning collision investigation on Aurora, life-threatening injuries

Police officers were called to a serious one-car collision into a utility pole at approximately 2:45 am on southbound Aurora Avenue North near Comstock Street.  Apparently, as the Kia Rio was travelling south on Aurora, it veered off the roadway and struck a utility pole.  The adult male driver sustained… [ Keep reading ]

DUI driver leaves a path of destruction in a Capitol Hill neighborhood

A Seattle man struck a half dozen cars during a 10 block driving spree.  Just shortly before 1:00 p.m. today multiple victims and witnesses called 9-1-1 to report a green Subaru driving recklessly N/B on Lakeview Av E. from Roy St.  The callers all reported that the Subaru had struck 9 unoccupied vehicles in the area…. [ Keep reading ]

2nd Annual Ethnic Community Police Appreciation Night

You are cordially invited to join Mayor McGinn, Chief John Diaz and 14 ethnic Chambers of Commerce and Community groups to thank the men and women in uniform. “This is a great opportunity to show your support to the men and women of this department who do amazing work in this… [ Keep reading ]

Car/pedestrian collision investigation in North Seattle

An 85-year-old  woman was crossing 3rd Avenue NW at NW 132nd Street last night at about 5:30 pm when she was struck by a Saab station wagon travelling northbound on 3rd Avenue NW. Police and Seattle Fire Department Medics responded.  The victim was treated at the scene and then transported to… [ Keep reading ]

Suspected DUI driver collides with Gang Unit car at 1st and Seneca, minor injuries

Two veteran Gang Unit detectives were shaken up early this morning when their car was broadsided by a Volkswagen early this morning in the intersection of 1st Avenue and Seneca Street. The detectives were driving their black SPD Ford Crown Victoria and had just come off the viaduct, heading eastbound… [ Keep reading ]

Truck/Pedestrian Fatality Collision Downtown

A dump truck was involved in a fatality collision with an 88-year-old man downtown today.  At approximately 2:47 p.m. officers responded to a dump truck/pedestrian collision at 2nd Avenue West and West Mercer Street.  Preliminary investigation indicates that a 2008 red Kenworth dump truck was facing north on 2nd Avenue West at Mercer… [ Keep reading ]