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Seattle – Washington State's largest city with world-famous traffic and the accidents to match

Metropolitan Seattle is not a huge city with a population of just more than 650,000, but since there is not a well-established mass-transit system in Seattle, most of the residents are drivers. This, of course, means that the traffic congestion is extraordinary, ranked #5 nationally, and that the number of collisions is equally high. Combined with Seattle's famous rainy weather, car accidents are an hourly occurrence. Similarly, Tacoma has a high percentage of daily commuters. Tacoma, with a population of just over 200,000 and located just 30 miles south of Seattle, has similar traffic issues. The major roadways in Seattle include Interstate 5, Interstate 405, Interstate 90, State Route 520, and State Route 99. The major roadways in Tacoma include I-5, I-705, SR 7, SR 16, SR 163, SR 167, and SR 509. To get up-to-date traffic information, please go to the Washington State Department of Transportation site. To find our current weather conditions, go to Weather.com.

Here is information on the most recent accidents in Seattle and Tacoma:

If you are looking for information on a specific crash that happened in Seattle or Tacoma, go to the appropriate link above.

If you know someone who has been injured in a Seattle or Tacoma accident, here are links to the major hospitals in the area:

Harborview Medical Center - Seattle;

Swedish Hospital - Seattle;

University of Washington Medical Center - Seattle;

Virginia Mason Medical Center - Seattle;

Multi Care Tacoma General Hospital;

St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma.

Seattle and Tacoma grief support organizations

When a loved one is killed in a Seattle or Tacoma motor-vehicle accident, it is often helpful for grieving family and friends to get help from a grief support organization. It can be comforting to talk with others going through a similar situation, and the road to recovering from the loss may go more smoothly. Go here to get information on Seattle and Tacoma grief support organizations: The Healing Center; Grief support at Providence Health Services; Bereavement support at Swedish Medical Center; Other Seattle support groups and counselors; Tacoma and Pierce County grief support resources.

Seattle and Tacoma legal information for accident victims

After someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle crash in Seattle or Tacoma, many decisions need to be made immediately and questions need to be answered. For example, how much of the medical costs will be covered by the insurance policy? How does PIP insurance help with medical bills immediately? What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?

Where to find legal assistance after a Seattle or Tacoma injury accident

After a serious crash in Seattle or Tacoma, it is crucial to get help from a Seattle personal injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a Seattle wrongful death lawyer will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Go here to learn more about how a good Seattle car accident attorney can help.

Rank: 
14
Percent of U.S: 
2
State: 
Washington

Legal Resources

Seattle-Tacoma, WA

Thurston County District Court

Thurston County District Court is a court of limited jurisdiction which hears the following case types: criminal misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor cases, traffic and non traffic infractions, civil cases for damages of $75,000.00 or less, anti-harassment protection orders, and "Small claims" civil cases of $5,000.00 or less.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA

Thurston County Superior Court

Thurston County Superior Court is a Court where all can safely and easily access the court, its programs and services, and have an opportunity to be heard. Through well-trained judicial officers and court staff, the Court uses innovative techniques and manages public resources responsibly. The Court seeks community input to ensure public confidence in the judiciary and to reflect the diverse community needs.

Most recent accident reports

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.

Date: 
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Roadway: 
Interstate 5

 Perla Hernandez was killed in an accident when a car jumped onto the sidewalk where she was walking. The driver may have lost control because a 16-year-old behind the wheel of another car is believed to have failed to yield the right of way.

A man died and another was seriously injured Thursday night after a car crashed into a ravine in Arlington. The wreck was discovered by a passerby about 9:30 p.m.

Date: 
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Roadway: 
Burn Road

The accident that killed a female pedestrian crossing Highway 101 in Port Angeles is being investigated as a possible vehicular homicide, and law enforcement officers have arrested the woman driving the vehicle on suspicion of driving under the in

Date: 
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Roadway: 
Highway 101
A woman was struck by a hit-and-run car and killed in Sumner on Saturday, Oct. 5. On Monday, Oct. 14, a $5,000 reward was announced, in addition to $1,000 from Crime Stoppers for any information leading to the driver.
Date: 
Friday, October 4, 2013
City: 
Sumner, 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.

Authorities said the driver was traveling at a high rate of speed when his vehicle struck a pole and broke into three pieces. Both men in the vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene.
Date: 
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Type: Car Accident
Date: 
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
City: 
Tacoma, WA
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Hit and Run

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.

Date: 
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Roadway: 
Interstate 5
City: 
Kent, WA
Date: 
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Type: Car Accident

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.

Date: 
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Roadway: 
Interstate 405

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.

Date: 
Monday, September 9, 2013
Type: Bus Accident

What money damages are recoverable in a death claim?

Date: 
Monday, September 2, 2013
Roadway: 
State Route 101