The man was reportedly struck by a car in the eastbound lanes of SR 516. The driver continued traveling east after striking the pedestrian
Kent, WA.- A man was killed in an auto-pedestrian collision in Kent on Saturday night, according to the Washington State Patrol.
The incident was reported shortly before midnight on State Route 516 on Saturday, December 13.
The man was reportedly struck by a car in the eastbound lanes of SR 516. The driver continued traveling east after striking the pedestrian.
The victim, a 55-year-old man, was killed in the incident. His name was not immediately released.
Authorities shut down the eastbound lanes of SR 516 for over three hours as they investigated the accident.
The cause of the collision remains under investigation.
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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