Complete King County, WA accident reports and news.
Accidents in King County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year
In King County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.
When an accident happens in King County, it is important to do the following immediately:
- Remain at the crash scene;
- Check on the condition of all people involved in the crash;
- Call the police;
- Exchange information with other drivers;
- Get contact information from witnesses;
- Inform your insurance company;
- Get appropriate medical treatment, and track the details;
- Take photos of vehicle damage and injuries;
- Consider hiring a personal injury attorney.
An injury attorney handles all the details so that you don't have to.
After a King County accident, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.
Personal injury lawyers offer a no-cost claim evaluation to help you.
Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential claim. Accident Data Center can connect you with an experienced King County personal injury lawyer who can provide you with information about your rights and options. Learn more here about how a good King County accident attorney can help.
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The Washington State Patrol is reporting that a motorcycle driver was killed in an accident on I-5 near Southcenter on Sunday evening, around 5:47 p.m. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger on the motorcycle was taken to Harborview and is in stable condition.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
A Bellevue man alleged to have collided with a motorcycle rider while driving high on marijuana has been charged with vehicular homicide. Caleb Floyd, 33, cut off motorcyclist Blake Gaston on Oct. 4. Gaston, 23, struck the side of Floyd’s car and suffered catastrophic injuries.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
A 26-year-old Auburn man is under investigation for vehicular assault after two passengers in his car were injured in a collision on Interstate 5 just south of South 272nd Street.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
Samuel Sampson was high on meth amphetamine and speeding down I-405 in Bellevue when he crashed into Ian Beckford. Sampson's wife, Stacy Abele, was in the car with him when they crashed. She told KIRO 7 he was on a suicide mission and hit speeds of 130 mph.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
A woman in her 50s was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center when her car and a Metro bus collided in the 5700 block of Bothell Way Northeast just after 5 p.m. today, a King County Sheriff’s spokeswoman said.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
A semi-truck hit and killed a woman, identified the victim as 24-year-old Alea Price of Seattle, who was sitting in her car and waiting for help after she struck a deer on Interstate 405 Monday.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
5 ways to help the survivor of a pedestrian accident
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
Detectives are looking for possible witnesses to a collision that left two people injured early Sunday morning in Issaquah. The crash happened at about 2:40 a.m. on eastbound Interstate 90 at Sunset Way. A Honda Civic left the roadway, struck the end of a guardrail and went into small ravine.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
Crucial steps to take after a bicycle accident
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
A Crystal Mountain employee, who was one of three people rescued in a rollover, crash has died. Rescue crews, choppers and medics responded at Crystal Mountain Resort Thursday after three employees were hurt, and spent a cold night on the mountain after the crash.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
One person died Wednesday when a vehicle lost control on I-5 in Federal Way about 12:20 p.m. July 31. A Honda Accord was traveling northbound on I-5 to the eastbound State Route 18 ramp. The vehicle lost control and rolled several times. Both occupants were ejected, and the vehicle caught fire.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
Seattle is growing in population, and with this growth comes increases in traffic, congestion, and accidents.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
Seattle is growing in population, and with this growth comes increases in traffic, congestion, and accidents. At this link you can learn more about the issues related to Seattle car accident claims.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
Seattle is growing in population, and with this growth comes increases in traffic, congestion, and accidents.