Tragedy struck in Kent on Saturday night when two people lost their lives in a horrific car crash. According to reports by FOX 13 Seattle, a vehicle was tearing down S. 272nd Street near S. Star Lake Road before it slammed into a tree and burst into flames around 7:40 p.m. Bystanders dialed 911 and some made desperate attempts to rescue the occupants, but the intensity of the fire made their efforts futile.
Upon arrival, first responders found a white sedan completely consumed by fire. "Sadly, the two occupants of the sedan were already dead," according to a statement obtained by FOX 13 Seattle. The Kent Police Department and local firefighters could only confirm the fatalities as they witness the aftermath of the catastrophic collision.
The incident has prompted an investigation by the Kent Police Traffic Unit to ascertain the events leading up to the deadly accident. As stated by KOMO News, the King County Medical Examiner’s Office is also conducting an investigation to determine the cause of death and to identify the two victims in the tragic blaze.
Further details surrounding the cause of the accident remain sparse, but the devastating scene described by FOX 13 Seattle paints a stark picture of the final moments of the sedan's journey. Kent PD and Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Fire Fighters' response was swift, but there was nothing that could be done to alter the grim scenario. The community awaits answers as the investigation unfolds.
