A fatal incident occurred in Kent on Thursday night when a vehicle struck a 20-year-old pedestrian, leading to her tragic death at the scene. The collision was discovered by a Kent Police officer during a routine patrol in the 11100 block of Kent Kangley Road Southeast around 10:40 p.m., according to KOMO News. Upon finding the victim with severe injuries and no detectable pulse, lifesaving attempts were underway, including chest compressions, until medics arrived and took over, only for her to be pronounced dead at the site.
Upon their arrival, the medics continued with life-saving aid, but their efforts came in vain, as the 20-year-old was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver, a 23-year-old woman, was present when officers arrived and have reportedly been cooperative with the ongoing investigation, as mentioned by Kent Reporter. The initial assessment of the scene by authorities suggests that the pedestrian was crossing the road outside of a crosswalk at the time of the accident.
The Kent Police Traffic Unit is still piecing together the exact circumstances that led to the accident. Investigators are collecting evidence and statements that could shed light on the events leading up to the collision. The King County Medical Examiner's Office has been tasked with determining the official cause of death. It will release the victim's identity once their investigation concludes, as noted by iLoveKent.
