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Published on September 04, 2024
No Injuries Reported as Dump Truck Overturns and Collides with Edmonds Home, Power Outages Affect HundredsSource: Edmonds Police Department

An early morning incident unfolded in the Meadowdale area when a fully loaded dump truck overturned and collided with a residence at 75th Place and North Meadowdale Road. According to My Edmonds News, the crash primarily damaged the carport of the occupied house but, fortunately, did not injure any of the residents. The truck driver, a 43-year-old male, sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital for care.

In conjunction with this event, a widespread power outage ensued due to downed power lines, affecting approximately 600 homes in the vicinity, as reported by KING5. Power was expected to be restored for most homes by early afternoon, with Snohomish County Public Utilities District actively addressing the situation. Updates from their online outage map indicated that by 10:40 a.m., the number of impacted customers had reduced to 83.

The root cause behind the accident is under investigation by the Edmonds police and the Washington State Patrol's commercial vehicle division. Early speculations point towards a potential brake failure. KIRO 7 reported that the authorities are investigating brake failure as a plausible explanation for this unsettling incident.

Residents of the neighborhood reportedly experienced an abrupt disruption to their morning routine as the incident wreaked havoc in the tranquil suburb. The truck driver's condition has not been released to the public, but no other injuries were reported.