According to a preliminary investigation, two pedestrians were walking across the roadway when one of them was hit by a Volkswagen sedan. Police reported that the pedestrians were walking outside of the crosswalk
Kent, WA – One person was killed in a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian in Kent on Wednesday evening, according to a report by the Kent Police Department.
At about 5:30 p.m. December 24, authorities responded to reports of a collision on East Valley Highway near S 180 Street.
According to a preliminary investigation, two pedestrians were walking across the roadway when one of them was hit by a Volkswagen sedan. Police reported that the pedestrians were walking outside of the crosswalk.
The Kent Police Department responded to the scene and found the injured pedestrian unconscious. Officers performed life-saving measures on the victim before he was transported to Harborview Medical Center.
Police learned that the pedestrian later died of his injuries at the hospital. He was only identified as a 42-year-old man.
The other pedestrian was not injured in the accident.
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs was not suspected to have played a role in the incident, police said. The Kent Police Department traffic unit is handling an ongoing investigation into the incident.
Fatalities due to traffic colisions in King County avaraged 140 in the years between 2021 and 2023. The numbers have been constantly increasing yearly until the peak in 2023, when the county recorded 150. Most fatal accidents occurred on state routes, especially State Route 522 and I-5, which are regarded as the deadliest in King County. This has majorly been attributed to numerous curved sections and high traffic volume that cause drivers to drift into oncoming lanes. According to the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) data, state routes contributed to 28% of the fatalities recorded statewide in 2023. Other driver errors including speed, distracted driving, and drinking under the influence also continue to play a key role in these accidents, stressing the need for more sensitization to ensure drivers adhere to the set laws and keep road users safe.
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