Chaos unfolded in downtown Seattle when a car slammed into the scaffolding surrounding the historic Times Square building late Sunday night, leaving workers scrambling to extricate the vehicle on Monday morning.
The building, a registered historic landmark that once housed the Seattle Times according to the Pacific Coast Architecture Database, is subject to investigation for potential structural damage, reported KING 5. The incident's aftermath left Stewart Street partially closed, with one lane still impeded as cleanup continued.
In a report by FOX 13, which cited the Seattle Fire Department, the crash involved two cars, resulting in a 47-year-old man being treated at the scene and listed in stable condition. After wrapping up their on-scene investigation around 6:00 a.m., police have yet to determine what precipitated the collision.
Observations at the intersection of 5th Ave and Stewart St by FOX 13's Nikki Torres revealed skid marks, suggesting that the actual collision might have been triggered at the intersection. The incident impacted not only the scaffolding but also potentially two businesses in the building, Alexandra's Designer Consignment and Indochino, a men's clothing store.
Local reports from MyNorthwest confirm that the crash occurred late Sunday night. The twisted wood and metal pile that ensued could be seen underneath the Seattle Center Monorail at Fifth Avenue and Stewart Street. The leftmost lane, previously blocked off for construction, now serves as a reminder of the late-night disruption.
