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Hit and run collision, injuries, early this morning in Belltown

Officers responded to an early morning call of a hit and run collision which initially began in the 2100 Block of Alaskan Way and ended several blocks away with a violent collision involving another vehicle at the intersection of Western and Vine. At about 3:30 this morning, officers were responding… [ Keep reading ]

Metro Bus/Pedestrian Collision in North Seattle

A woman who was struck by a Metro bus in North Seattle was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries today.  At approximately 4:24 p.m. officers responded to a collision involving a female pedestrian in her 40’s and a Metro bus in the 14300 block of Lake City Way NE.  The circumstances leading up… [ Keep reading ]

Driver arrested for DUI while officers were investigating Aurora collision scene

While officers were busy investigating the earlier mentioned car/pedestrian collision on Aurora, a female driver and her passenger attempted to drive past the patrol cars and police line on Aurora, and ended up striking the rear of one of the patrol cars.  The driver then continued to drive while her car… [ Keep reading ]

Serious pedestrian/car collision investigation on Aurora near zoo

An adult man attempting to cross the 5900 Block of Aurora Avenue North last night was struck by a car travelling southbound, causing life-threatening injuries. At about 9:15 last night, the pedestrian was attempting to cross Aurora when he was hit by a Subaru travelling southbound.  The pedestrian sustained life-threatening… [ Keep reading ]

Vehicle/Pedestrian Collision on Denny Way

A man suspected of driving under the influence hit and injured a pedestrian on Denny Way this morning. At approximately 1:15 a.m. officers responded to a vehicle/pedestrian collision at Denny Way and Broad Street.  Preliminary investigation indicates that a 36-year-old man was driving his green 1991 Honda Accord eastbound on… [ Keep reading ]

Our New Harley!

The Seattle Police Department’s Motorcycle Traffic Unit has completed a year-long evaluation of five police motorcycles in order to determine which motorcycle would best meet the continuing needs of the Department.  Five motorcycles were evaluated: the Kawasaki Concours, the Honda ST1300PA, the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide, the Victory Commander and the Harley-Davidson Road King (our… [ Keep reading ]

Motorcycle strikes two vehicles-leaving a man in critical condition

Man in critical condition following a Saturday night two car and one motorcycle collision.  Just shortly after 8:00 p.m., a Honda motorcycle operated by an adult male was north on Dexter Av at Aloha St. At the same time, a Mazda MX6 was south on Dexter Av at Aloha St…. [ Keep reading ]

Camera Captures Truck Driven By Suspect In This Morning’s Serious Hit and Run

Detectives have obtained a photo of the truck by the man wanted for a serious hit and run collision in South Seattle this morning, and and are hoping the public can help them find the driver who struck a teenager and then fled the scene. Witnesses have told police the… [ Keep reading ]

Hit & run collision left 18-yr-old pedestrian with serious head injuries

Detectives are looking for a white (possibly Chevy) truck and its driver in connection to a hit and run collision that left an 18-year-old male in serious condition. On Tuesday October 2, 2012 at approximately 7:16 a.m., an 18 year-old male pedestrian was crossing Rainier Avenue  South  from west to east at South Elmgrove… [ Keep reading ]

Sound Transit/Pedestrian Collision in South Seattle

An 86-year-old woman sustains life-threatening injuries after being struck by a Sound Transit light rail train today.  At approximately 1:58 p.m. officers responded to 911 reports of a female pedestrian involved in a collision with a Sound Transit light rail train at South Graham Street and MLK Way Jr. Way South.   … [ Keep reading ]