Find Posts By Topic

Posts categorized under Traffic and Collisions Archives - Page 25 of 41 - SPD Blotter

Shots fired

On 4/22/2012, at 6:32 p.m., 911 received several calls reporting “shots fired” in the area of the 5300 blk of 32 Avenue South. The callers reported that two vehicles were involved in the incident. Officers in the nearby area also heard the shots and arrived in the area as the… [ Keep reading ]

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… [ Keep reading ]

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… [ Keep reading ]

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 … [ Keep reading ]

Vehicle/Pedestrian Collision with Life-Threatening Injuries

On April 18th at approximately 12:55 p.m. officers responded to a vehicle/pedestrian collision in the 1200 block of 4th Avenue South.  Preliminary investigation indicates that an 18-year old female pedestrian attempted to cross the 1200 block of 4th Avenue South, from west to east, immediately under the Edgar Martinez Drive South overpass. … [ Keep reading ]

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… [ Keep reading ]

Vehicle / Pedestrian Fatality Collision

On 4/14/2012, at approximately 9:00 p.m., officers responded to a vehicle/ pedestrian collision at Alaskan Way and Wall St. Seattle Fire Department personnel responded and while they worked feverishly to revive the pedestrian, upon their arrival at Harborview Medical Center, the pedestrian was pronounced dead. The 50-year-old adult male pedestrian was… [ Keep reading ]

ADRT enforcement

On 4/13/2012, officers from the Aggressive Driver Response Team issued the following citations: Aurora Avenue North – 40 mph zone 2 at 60 mph 1 at 56 mph 3 at 55 mph 1 at 52 mph 1 Suspended Driver’s License 2 No Proof of Insurance SW Admiral Way – 30 mph zone… [ Keep reading ]

Commercial Vehicle Enforcement

On 4/13/12, officers with the Commerical Vehicle Enforcement Squad conducted 8 inspections: 2 Trucks Out of Service Air Brake Hose Crimped Emergency Spring Brake, fail to set Documented Violations 1 Fail to Prevent Shift of Load 1 Windshield broken 1 Windshield fluid empty 1 Follow too Close 1 Brake Light… [ Keep reading ]

Commercial Vehicle Enforcement

Officers from the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Squad inspected 6 commercial trucks on Thursday, April 12, 2012.  Areas worked: Terminal 18 South Spokane Street and West Marginal Way Southwest 2 trucks placed Out of Service for: Overweight Kinked Brake Hose Documented Violations: 1 Cell Phone 2 Stop Sign 1… [ Keep reading ]