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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A cyclist and a truck collided at the intersection of Second Avenue and University Street, killing the cyclist. The Seattle Police Department is investigating the crash. Name not yet released. What money damages are recoverable in a death claim?
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Alcohol and speeding were determined to be the causes of a hit-and-run accident that killed one person in Redmond, Washington early Saturday morning.
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Police say a Sammamish woman accidentally drove her SUV through her house, killing her husband and critically injuring her daughter and son-in-law.
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Six people, including five in a bridal party, were injured Saturday evening in a two-car accident in Kirkland. The accident occurred around 6 p.m. on Juanita Drive.
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Micheal McArtor, 40, suffered a fatal medical issue causing a multiple-vehicle crash on Interstate 405 in the Bellevue area on Monday afternoon. There were four vehicles involved in the crash but no other parties sustained injuries. McArtor died at the hospital.
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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.
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At about 12:00pm, a collision occured between a pickup truck and sedan near SE Duthie Hill Road and SE Redmond-Fall City Road. The crash left two people dead on the scene and one other person injured, who was sent to the hospital but is expected to survive.