Last week, in West Seattle, a man was critically injured after his vehicle collided with a telephone pole. According to a Seattle Police Department blotter post, the incident occurred in the early morning hours of August 18th. Seattle police officers and firefighters were quickly to respond at the scene after a report of the crash was made.
Upon their arrival on the 4500 block of West Marginal Way Southwest, emergency responders found the male victim ejected from the vehicle. They acted fast, applying tourniquets to both of his legs, effectively saving his life. In the unfortunate turn of events, one of his legs had been severed. The victim was immediately transported to Harborview Medical Center, reported in serious condition with life-threatening injuries.
The specific circumstances that led up to the crash remain unclear at this point. What is certain is the extensive damage to the vehicle, which was beyond repair and had to be towed from the scene. During the rescue efforts, the roadway was blocked for some time, undoubtedly causing delays and a morning hassle for commuters.
Seattle police officers finalized the incident with a Police Traffic Collision Report. The investigation continues into what exactly caused the collision, with details being scarce at the moment.
