The BPD report indicates that a 25-year-old Bremerton man was driving eastbound on Kitsap Way when his vehicle struck a pedestrian crossing the roadway at Ostrich Bay Avenue
Bremerton, WA – A suspected DUI driver struck and killed a pedestrian on Kitsap Way in Bremerton on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Bremerton Police Department.
The deadly auto-pedestrian collision happened at the intersection of Ostrich Bay Avenue between Highway 3 and Oyster Bay Avenue on Tuesday, February 3.
The BPD report indicates that a 25-year-old Bremerton man was driving eastbound on Kitsap Way when his vehicle struck a pedestrian crossing the roadway at Ostrich Bay Avenue.
Police and firefighters were dispatched to the scene shortly after the incident was reported. Medics rendered aid to the pedestrian, before rushing them to a hospital.
Despite life-saving efforts, the pedestrian died while enroute to the hospital. The authorities are yet to release the identity of the deceased pedestrian.
The driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with the investigators. The driver reportedly showed signs of impairment and was arrested.
The driver was booked into the Kitsap County Jail on charges of vehicular manslaughter. The driver’s identity was not available in the police report.
At this time, it’s unclear whether the driver or the pedestrian failed to stop for a red light at the intersction and no further information regarding the incident have been made available.
The Bremerton Police Department officers continue to investigate the incident to determine the contributing factors.
Traffic-related deaths in Kitsap County have remained a serious concern, averaging 19 fatalities annually between 2021 and 2023. The situation worsened as it reached its highest point in 2023, when 22 lives were lost due to traffic collisions. Data from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) shows that a large share of these fatal crashes occurred on state highways, with State Routes 104 and Highway 14 ranking among the most dangerous roadways in the county. These routes are particularly hazardous due to a combination of sharp curves and heavy traffic flow, including frequent semi-truck activity. Such conditions often lead to risky passing maneuvers, increasing the likelihood of vehicles veering into oncoming lanes. In addition to roadway design and traffic volume, contributing factors commonly include impaired driving, excessive speed, unsafe passing, and driver distraction. Motorists are strongly encouraged to stay alert, especially when traveling through high-risk areas, to reduce the chances of being involved in a devastating crash.
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