Shortly before 11 p.m. on March 2, officers from the Seattle Police Department responded to reports of a collision on Aurora Avenue North and North 105th Street
Seattle, WA – Authorities are investigating to determine what led up to a vehicle collision involving a building that sent multiple people to hospital in Seattle’s Northgate neighborhood on Monday night.
Shortly before 11 p.m. on March 2, officers from the Seattle Police Department responded to reports of a collision on Aurora Avenue North and North 105th Street.
According to police, a gray Hyundai was allegedly traveling at a high rate of speed when it crashed into the rear of a blue Subaru. The force of the collision sent the Subaru crashing into a building.
The driver of the Subaru, a 66-year-old, was transported to Harborview Medical Center with a severe head injury.
A passenger in the Subaru, a 58-year-old, was taken to Harborview with minor injuries. The driver of the Hyundai, a 30-year-old woman, was also transported to Harborview with minor injuries.
According to police, the driver of the Hyundai was being evaluated for posible impairment. There were no arrests announced at the scene.
Officers from the Seattle Police Department’s Traffic Collision Investigation Squad were conducting on-scene investigations to determine what led up to the crash. An investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact the department at 206-684-8923.
Car accidents are among the most dangerous collisions that can cause traumatic injuries or deaths. 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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