A 95-year-old man died Thursday night after being struck by a car on 148th Avenue Northeast in Bellevue. Bellevue Fire crews attempted life-saving measures at the scene, but the man did not survive.
Crash Details and Response
According to KIRO 7, the collision happened at about 9 p.m., and officers were called to 148th Avenue NE shortly afterward. KIRO 7 reports that the driver remained at the scene, cooperated with investigators, and showed no signs of impairment. Bellevue Police Collision Investigators later released the driver and say the investigation is still active.
Where It Happened
148th Avenue NE is a busy north-south corridor that the City of Bellevue has already flagged for safety improvements. The city’s Transportation Facilities Plan identifies pedestrian and bicycle upgrades, along with short-term “rapid-build” countermeasures on High Injury Network corridors, according to the City of Bellevue.
Investigation and Next Steps
Bellevue Police Collision Investigators are leading the case and have not released the victim’s name, information shared with local media indicates. KIRO 7 reports that authorities expect to release additional details as their work continues.
Why the Corridor Matters
City transportation documents note that a disproportionate share of Bellevue’s fatal and serious-injury crashes occur on a relatively small share of its roadway network, which is why officials are focusing on High Injury Network corridors like 148th Avenue NE. The Transportation Facilities Plan and recent road safety assessments lay out both quick-build projects and longer-term redesigns aimed at making crossings safer for people walking and biking along the corridor, according to the City of Bellevue.
