The incident took place just before 3:30 p.m. February 23, on State Route 509, just south of South 128th Street
Burien, WA – Injuries were reported in a crash between two vehicles in Burien on Monday afternoon, the Washington State Patrol reported.
The incident took place just before 3:30 p.m. February 23, on State Route 509, just south of South 128th Street.
Two vehicles were involved in the collision in the northbound lanes of SR 509. Details on what caused the collision were not immediately released.
The Washington State Patrol report indicates that there were minor injuries to all parties involved in the crash. The number of those hurt and details on whether they were transported to a hospital were not immediately available.
According to Washington State Department of Transportation, all northbound lanes of SR 509 were blocked at milepost 27 as authorities investigated and cleared the scene. Drivers were informed to expect delays as vehicles were being diverted to the shoulder.
Further information on the incident have not been released at this time. The Washington State Patrol is still conducting an ongoing investigation into the incident.
King County continues to record high number of injuries and deaths due to traffic collisions each year. Fatalities due to traffic accidents 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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