Seattle-Tacoma, WA
Harborview Trauma Center
Harborview is the only Level I adult and pediatric trauma center in Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho.
Complete King County, WA accident reports and news.
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Seattle-Tacoma, WAAccidents 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.
Accident Reports by city
Algona, WA -
2
Auburn, WA -
32
Bellevue, WA -
26
Bothell, WA -
12
Burien, WA -
16
Clyde Hill, WA -
1
Covington, WA -
4
Des Moines, WA -
4
Enumclaw, WA -
9
Fall City, WA -
2
Federal Way, WA -
37
Hobart, WA -
2
Issaquah, WA -
23
Kenmore, WA -
3
Kent, WA -
29
Kirkland, WA -
17
Maple Valley, WA -
3
North Bend, WA -
4
Preston, WA -
1
Redmond, WA -
13
Renton, WA -
43
Sammamish, WA -
2
SeaTac, WA -
14
Seattle, WA -
219
Shoreline, WA -
18
Skykomish, WA -
2
Snoqualmie, WA -
8
Tukwila, WA -
17
Vashon, WA -
4
West Seattle, WA -
10
Woodinville, WA -
6
Legal Resources
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
Harborview Medical Center
Harborview Medical Center is the only designated Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma and burn center in the state of Washington and serves as the regional trauma and burn referral center for Alaska, Montana and Idaho.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
University of Washington Medical Center - Request Medical Records
Access this page to request copies of medical records in hardcopy or electronic format.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
University of Washington Medical Center - Patient Portal
Emailing a patient is a convenient way to send a personal message of support. You can email a patient at either Harborview Medical Center or UW Medical Center by filling out and submitting the form below. The content of your message will be hand-printed and delivered to the patient in person. Patients are often surprised and appreciative of these personalized messages.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
University of Washington Medical Center
University of Washington Medical Center is one of the nation's leading academic medical centers, which provides highly specialized medical care in areas such as cardiology, high-risk pregnancy and neonatal intensive care, oncology, orthopaedics and organ transplantation. Patients travel from across Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho for these specialized services.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
Seattle Fire Department - listing of all fire stations
This link gives information and map location for every Seattle Fire Department Station.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
Seattle Fire Department 911 Dispatch Reports
At this site is viewable all Seattle Fire Department dispatched incidents for a particular day.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
Seattle Fire Department
The mission of the Seattle Fire Department is to save lives and protect property through emergency medical service, fire and rescue response and fire prevention. They respond immediately when any member of the community needs help by providing professional, effective and compassionate service.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
King County Jail Information
At the King County Jail site you can get information about locating and contacting an inmate, posting bail, and other important custody information.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
Seattle Police Department - Online Police Reports
General Offense (GO) Reports in PDF format are available for almost all crimes reported to SPD. These reports are made available within 8 hours after the event is closed. For the major crimes of Burglaries, Robberies, Aggravated Assaults and Homicides, additional information is made available through a redacted full narrative. These reports are available within 3 business days after the event.
Most recent accident reports
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
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Wed, 12/31/2014Sometime in the morning, a car traveling at a slow speed near North 143rd Street and Evanston Avenue North somehow crashed and landed on it's side, trapping the woman who was driving it inside.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
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Sun, 12/28/2014A woman sustained life-threatening injuries after she crashed into a pile of cement pipes. Firefighters had to work for 20 minutes to free her from the car. Authorities are unsure what caused the crash. The incident is still under investigation.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
One person extricated from 6-car pileup on I-5 at Enchanted Parkway South in Federal Way, Washington
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Fri, 12/26/2014A six-car collision on southbound I-5 near Federal Way led to firefighters needing to extricate a person from their vehicle after a 5 p.m. crash at Enchanted Parkway South. Washington State Patrol says that most injuries appear to be minor.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
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Mon, 09/08/2014Witnesses called 911 to report a hit-and-run collision involving a 17-year old boy who was struck by a newer model Dodge Magnum while skateboarding. Police found the suspect’s vehicle and identified the driver who had been behind the wheel as a 16-year-old boy from Renton.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
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Sat, 11/03/2012Washington State Patrol detectives are asking witnesses to a fatal crash on Interstate 5 on Sunday morning to call in. Early Sunday morning, a three-vehicle collision resulted in the death of a semi driver on southbound Interstate 5 near 336th St. in Federal Way.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
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Tue, 10/30/2012A driver was charged with vehicular homicide for allegedly killing 16-year-old Justin Relethford along Highway 410 in Enumclaw on Oct. 31. Police said 20-year-old Cody Money was the driver of the pickup truck.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
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Sat, 04/06/2013Mauriceo Bell, 42, died last Sunday morning in the downtown Metro bus tunnel, where he'd fallen on a moving escalator and was strangled by his clothes. What money damages are recoverable in a death claim?
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
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Tue, 04/30/2013What money damages are recoverable in a death claim?
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
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Thu, 05/02/2013One man was killed and another man injured when a car struck a tree in Kent at about 4:04 a.m. Friday in the 9200 block of South 208th Street. Both the driver and passenger are 20-year-old men from Kent. Their names have not yet been released by Kent Police.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
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Sun, 05/05/2013What money damages are recoverable in a death claim?
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
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Thu, 07/04/2013The King County Prosecutor on Wednesday filed vehicular homicide, felony hit and run, and reckless endangerment charges against the man who allegedly drove the vehicle that killed 56-year-old cab driver Brian F. Love on July 5 in Auburn. Floyd D.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
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Sat, 06/29/2013What money damages are recoverable in a death claim?
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
Accident Date:
Tue, 07/30/2013A 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
Accident Date:
Tue, 07/30/2013One 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
Accident Date:
Wed, 09/11/2013Samuel 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.