A tragic incident unfolded in the Chinatown-International District of Seattle this morning when a semi-truck collided with a pedestrian, resulting in a fatality. The Seattle Police Department responded to the scene at the intersection of 12th Avenue South and South King Street around 10:30 a.m. following reports of the crash.
The victim, a man whose identity has yet to be released, was found with life-threatening injuries. The Seattle Fire Department promptly arrived on scene and quickly transported the individual to Harborview Medical Center. Unfortunately, despite all life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead at the medical facility. The SPD Blotter reports that the footage from Real Time Crime Center cameras, which captured the incident, is to be used in the ongoing investigation.
Officers at the scene evaluated the semi-truck driver for signs of impairment and determined that it was not a contributing factor. Consequently, no arrest was made at the time. As the investigation continues, patrol officers have proceeded to process the scene. The Traffic Collision Investigation Squad has taken charge of this open and active case.
Authorities are calling on anyone with information related to the incident to come forward as they put together the circumstances surrounding the collision. Those with insights can potentially aid in painting a clearer picture of the events that led to this unfortunate loss of life. Inquiries concerning the investigation have been directed to the Seattle Police Department, which is eagerly working to uncover more details. As disclosed by the SPD Blotter, further updates will be provided as the investigation develops.
