Earlier this morning, a tragic multi-vehicle collision occurred on the 10000 block of 19th Avenue SE, with Snohomish County 911 being alerted of the incident at around 11:24 a.m. Reports indicated a vehicle rollover, entrapping three individuals, and another vehicle catching fire.
Despite initial accounts of an active blaze, Everett Fire units met with no fire upon their arrival, promptly addressed the accident alongside Everett Police officers. Upgrading the situation to a Multiple Casualty Incident ensured additional support was promptly enlisted to the scene, including mutual aid from South County Fire and assistance from Northwest Ambulance.
As reported by the City of Everett's official news release, two senior occupants of the vehicle that rolled over, a male and female in their late 80s, were pronounced dead at the site. A third individual from the same vehicle received urgent transport to the hospital, with their present condition remaining undisclosed.
The collision not only drew emergency resources but also resonated with an additional engagement for the Everett Fire crew, who, dispatched 15 minutes later to an apartment fire on the city's opposite edge, rescued one man in critical condition while another was treated for smoke inhalation. Traffic Safety detectives from Everett Police have been delegated to unravel the causality web of this morning's road catastrophe, culminating in the reopening of 19th Avenue SE by late afternoon.
The Everett Fire Department extended its "condolences to the families and loved ones affected by this tragic incident," highlighting the community's loss and grief. Those seeking updates about the ongoing investigation are directed to reach out to the Everett Police Department for the latest information.
