A 55-year-old man was killed and another person was injured in a violent multi-vehicle crash late Memorial Day night on Broadway Avenue in Snohomish, turning a familiar stretch near the railroad tracks into an active investigation scene.
The collision happened around 10:40 p.m. and shut down part of Broadway while first responders worked under the crossing lights and sirens, according to KIRO 7.
KIRO 7 reports that the chain of events started near 180th Street SE, just west of Broadway Avenue, when the 55-year-old man's vehicle hit a Ford Mustang. The Mustang driver told deputies the other vehicle did not stop and continued south on Broadway. Investigators said that same southbound driver then crossed into the oncoming lane near Yew Way and slammed head-on into a northbound Toyota Camry.
What investigators say
According to the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office, detectives with the Collision Investigation Unit responded to the scene to sort out the exact sequence of the crash. The driver of the Camry suffered minor injuries and declined a trip to the hospital, the office said.
Investigation ongoing
Detectives have not released the identity of the man who died and say the circumstances remain under investigation, as reported by KIRO 7. Investigators are asking anyone who saw the collision, or who has video from the area around the time of the crash, to get in touch so they can piece together a clearer picture of what happened.
Roadwork and safety context
Broadway Avenue, including the section near Yew Way where the crash occurred, has been on the county's radar for future changes and safety upgrades. Long-range transportation plans call out the corridor for realignment work. The county's Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program lists a "Broadway Ave Realignment: Yew Way to SR 524" project that would support a future WSDOT interchange, according to Snohomish County's TIP.
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office non-emergency line at 425-407-3999, or call 911 in an emergency. Collision Investigation Unit detectives continue to seek witnesses and evidence as they work the case.
