A 63-year-old driver was killed Wednesday morning after their sedan crossed into oncoming traffic and collided head-on with a dump truck on the 400 block of 23rd Avenue in Seattle’s Central District, police said. The crash happened shortly after 9 a.m., and officers found the sedan driver unresponsive. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to the Seattle Police Department, detectives with the Traffic Collision Investigation Squad responded and initially determined the sedan had moved into the southbound lane before striking a southbound dump truck. The incident was logged under case number 2026-165300. Police said the 25-year-old dump truck driver stayed at the scene, cooperated with investigators and showed no signs of impairment during an evaluation. The investigation remains active as detectives review physical evidence and witness statements.
Investigators Seek Witnesses And Video
Detectives are asking anyone who saw the crash or has dash-cam, doorbell or other video from the area to contact police and reference incident number 2026-165300. As noted by the SPD Blotter, the Traffic Collision Investigation Squad can be reached at 206-684-8923 for tips related to fatal collisions.
23rd Avenue Safety Work And Context
23rd Avenue is a busy arterial that has been a major focus of Seattle’s Vision Zero safety program, with upgrades that include new traffic signals, improved curbs and crosswalks, and lane redesigns intended to slow vehicles and cut down on serious crashes. The Seattle Department of Transportation reports that the corridor carries thousands of vehicles every day and that the city has prioritized pedestrian and transit safety along the route.
Seattle police have not released further details about the victim as the investigation continues. Officials said updates will be provided when more information becomes available.
