Most urban areas in America are striving to become more pedestrian-friendly, including a goal to be safer for bicyclists as well. Many areas are making great progress with these goals, but the unfortunate reality is that auto-pedestrian accidents are still quite...
News: Pedestrian killed crossing southbound I-5
SEATTLE, WA - A pedestrian was struck by two vehicles and killed when crossing southbound I-5 just north of I-90 on Saturday evening. According to Kent Reporter, the pedestrian was identified as 39-year-old Khanh Huynh from Kent. It is unknown why he was crossing the...
News: Hit-and-run driver seriously injures pedestrian in Everett
EVERETT, WA - A pedestrian was seriously injured by a hit-and-run driver in the 4700 block of Colby Avenue on Friday evening. According to KIRO 7 News, the 39-year-old male pedestrian was transported to Providence Regional Medical Center for treatment of...
News: Portland Avenue blocked after pedestrian was hit
TACOMA, WA - A 51-year-old pedestrian was hit and seriously injured in a motor vehicle collision in the 4400 block of East Portland Avenue on Sunday afternoon. According to KIRO 7 News, local authorities shut down East Portland Avenue between East 46th Street and East...
News: Driver hits pedestrian in Auburn intersection
AUBURN, WA - A pedestrian was hit at the intersection of Lake Tapps Parkway and Lake Tapps Drive Southeast on Monday night. According to KIRO 7 News, the accident occurred at about 5:33 p.m. and local authorities shut down the intersection to all traffic....
News: Child pedestrian dies in Kent collision
KENT, WA - A 12-year-old child died after being struck and pinned between two cars near East Hill-Meridian Saturday afternoon. According to King 5 News, the fatal accident occurred in the 10800 block of SE 208th Street at around 4:50 p.m. Emergency responders...
News: Auburn crash seriously injuries pedestrian
AUBURN, WA - A 70-year old male pedestrian was struck and seriously injured on Wednesday night. According to KOMO News, the collision occurred at the Evergreen Way SE and Lakeland Hills Way SE intersection around 8:30 p.m. The pedestrian was airlifted to Harborview...
News: Pedestrian dies after being struck by hit-and-run driver
ORTING, WA - A pedestrian was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in the 28200 block of Orville Road East on Saturday evening. According to KOMO News, the fatal accident occurred sometime between 10 and 10:40 p.m. Local authorities are asking those living in the...
Driver arrested for DUI after hitting children playing outside
Auto accidents with pedestrians are among the most dangerous types of collisions. In Seattle and throughout Washington State, people should be alert and aware of their surroundings to try and remain safe. This is especially true of children, who are inherently...
Common causes of pedestrian accidents in Washington
Many Washington residents spend a lot of time outdoors. They enjoy walking to the store, hiking in the mountains or by the ocean, and just enjoying time with friends and family. Unfortunately, too many pedestrians are getting seriously injured and killed on Washington...