An early morning collision on North 128th Street and Aurora Avenue North in Seattle has resulted in the death of a 29-year-old male driver and serious injuries to an 18-year-old male passenger. The incident, which involved a Seattle Fire Department ladder truck and a Chevrolet Malibu, occurred at approximately 4:59 a.m. Saturday, with Seattle police responding to the scene shortly afterward.
The fire truck was reportedly returning from a call when the Malibu, traveling southbound on Aurora Avenue at a "high rate of speed," according to Seattle Police, collided with it. The Malibu's driver received immediate medical attention from firefighters but tragically was pronounced dead at the scene. The passenger was taken to Harborview Medical Center and was reported to be in serious condition, per KOMO News.
A Seattle Fire Department spokesperson expressed the department's deep sadness and condolences for the family and loved ones of both vehicle occupants, with Chief Harold Scoggins stating, "We are deeply saddened by the loss of life and serious injury of the two vehicle occupants involved in this morning’s collision with a Seattle Fire ladder truck," according to a statement obtained by The Seattle Times. No injuries were reported among the fire department personnel.
Susan Gregg, a spokesperson for Harborview Medical Center, confirmed that the 18-year-old passenger's condition was critical as of late afternoon Saturday. Seattle police are actively investigating the crash to fully understand and determine how it unfolded. Meanwhile, the fire department emphasized its support for those affected by this incident, with a representative saying, "Their families and loved ones are in our thoughts during this difficult time," in a report by KING 5 News.
