Huge accident involving multiple vehicles including a police vehicle and 10 patients injured on Rainier Avenue South in South Seattle

Modified Date: 
Thu, 03/03/2016 - 4:04pm
Accident Date: 
Friday, October 31, 2014

6 vehicles involved, 10 patients in Rainier Valley crash

All southbound lanes of Rainier Avenue South at 53rd Avenue South were closed. Officials with the Seattle Department of Transportation said drivers should expect closures on Rainier Avenue South between South Henderson Street & Seeward Avenue Park South. 

Multiple-vehicle collision closes Rainier Ave. S. at 53rd Ave. S.

“This is a big deal. There are multiple extractions going on,” he said of the collision scene which spans more than three blocks.

Multi-car accident on Rainier Ave. S.

A multi-car collision injured at least ten people Friday, spanning more than three blocks of Rainier Ave. S. 

Seattle multi-car crash injures 10 people

Police say at least 15 cars were involved in the accident that occurred just before 5 p.m.

Suspect taken into custody after multi-car accident

He was not injured, but said the suspect was traveling at speeds of more than 60 miles per hour.

Speeding South Seattle driver hits 15 vehicles; 10 injured

The 70-year-old driver of the pickup was booked into King County Jail for investigation of vehicular assault, Seattle police said. The pickup, which was going an estimated 60 to 70 mph eastbound on Rainier Avenue South at 53rd Avenue South, hit approximately 15 vehicles, nine of which were occupied, shortly before 5 p.m., according to the Seattle Police Department.

Law enforcement officers are investigating a multi-vehicle accident in Seattle's Rainier Valley on Rainier Avenue South before 5 p.m Friday, October 31. According to the Seattle Fire Department, six cars, including a police vehicle, were involved. There are 10 injured people from this crash that covered a 3 block area. At this point the condition of the patients are unknown. Check back for further information as it becomes available.What to do immediately after a serious accident: A serious car accident can quickly take over your life. Dealing with doctor appointments, losing pay from work, and worrying about your physical and financial future all take a toll. It is important to take charge of the situation. Go here to find out more about how to deal with a car accident injury.  

 

Type: Car Accident

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