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Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Yahoo
83-year-old pedestrian killed by hit-and-run SUV driver
SEATTLE - An 83-year-old woman is dead following a hit-and-run crash on Monday morning. Timeline Seattle police responded to the scene at 4th Avenue South and South Spokane Street in SODO around 7:45 a.m. on May 5. Officers have since determined the woman was walking westbound in the crosswalk when she was struck by an SUV attempting to make a right turn. Police continue looking for the driver they say fled the scene on Monday. Roads in the immediate area of the crash were shut as investigators worked to clear the scene. Police cordoned off the area until detectives with the Traffic Collision Investigation Squad (TCIS) arrived and processed the scene. What's next If anyone has information, please contact TCIS at 206-684-8923. The Source Information in this story came from the Seattle Police Department. Social media says Seattle ports are empty — but data shows growth Irish woman returning from visiting sick father detained at Tacoma ICE facility 'Violated, degraded, dehumanized': Ex-Seattle police official Jamie Tompkins demands $3M Idaho judge slams Bryan Kohberger's 'hollow' attempt to dodge death penalty First confirmed Pacific Northwest sighting of invasive Chinese mitten crab WA pilot program offers free walk-on ferry rides to San Juan Islands To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Yahoo
Seattle woman vows to find driver who killed her mom in hit-and-run
[Source] A Seattle woman is offering a $20,000 reward to find the motorcyclist who fled after striking her parents in a crosswalk earlier this month, killing her mother and seriously injuring her father. What happened The couple was walking on the crosswalk at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Way South and South Alaska Street near the Columbia City light rail station when they were struck by the southbound motorcycle at around 8:20 p.m. on April 18. The rider fled the scene before police arrived. Min Huang, 57, sustained critical injuries including significant head trauma and was transported to Harborview Medical Center, where she died two days later. Her husband, Xing, 59, suffered a spinal fracture and knee injury and remains in recovery. Trending on NextShark: A tragic loss Lizzy Chen, the victims' daughter, moved to Seattle from China with her parents at the age of 13. She described her parents as hardworking Hyatt Hotel Seattle employees who were approaching their 60s and looking forward to retirement. 'We are a close, loving family, and they've always given everything to build a better life for me,' Chen said, adding that they are 'heartbroken beyond words' with the loss of her mother. Trending on NextShark: Chen set up a GoFundMe page to raise funds for her mother's funeral, her father's medical bills, legal support, bounty for the suspect and other expenses. As of press time, the family is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and charges, on top of $1,000 offered by the Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound. What's next Trending on NextShark: The Seattle Police Department's Traffic Collision Investigation Squad is actively investigating the case. Surveillance photos and videos show a red 1988-1999 Honda Goldwing GL1500 motorcycle as the apparent culprit. Chen is determined to find the hit-and-run driver. 'We will find him as long as he lives on Earth,' she said. Anyone with information about the incident can contact the Traffic Collision Investigation Squad at 206-684-8923 or submit tips anonymously through the P3 Tips app or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS. Trending on NextShark: This story is part of The Rebel Yellow Newsletter — a bold weekly newsletter from the creators of NextShark, reclaiming our stories and celebrating Asian American voices. Subscribe free to join the movement. If you love what we're building, consider becoming a paid member — your support helps us grow our team, investigate impactful stories, and uplift our community. Subscribe here now! Download the NextShark App: Want to keep up to date on Asian American News? Download the NextShark App today!
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Yahoo
Seattle hit-and-run crash critically injures man on scooter
The Brief Seattle police are searching for the driver of a vehicle that hit and seriously injured a man on a scooter in downtown Seattle early Monday morning. The crash happened near 1st Avenue South near South Washington Street. SEATTLE - Seattle police are seeking witnesses after a man on a scooter was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash in downtown Seattle early Monday morning. What they're saying According to police, a 49-year-old man was struck by a vehicle while riding a scooter down 1st Avenue South near South Washington Street around 2:15 a.m. Officers said they found the man lying in the street with a serious injury to his head. He was treated on scene before being taken to Harborview Medical Center in critical condition. Seattle police determined the driver of the vehicle did not render aid or call 911, and left the scene of the crash. The current condition of the victim is unknown at this time. Anyone with information regarding this crash is asked to call 911 or the Traffic Collision Investigation Squad at 206-684-8923. The Source Information in this story is from the Seattle Police Department. First confirmed Pacific Northwest sighting of invasive Chinese mitten crab Motorcyclist dead, 2 others injured in Pierce County crash At least 11 dead after car plows into Vancouver, B.C. crowd Tears, heartbreak at Chase Jones sentencing—teen in fatal Renton, WA crash 1 dead, 1 injured after shooting in Tacoma, WA WA pilot program offers free walk-on ferry rides to San Juan Islands Bothell, WA teacher faces judge over student sexual misconduct allegations To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Yahoo
Seattle Police looking for hit-and-run suspect, victim in critical condition
Seattle Police (SPD) are asking for any information regarding a hit-and-run that left a person in critical condition early Monday morning. According to SPD, a 32-year-old woman was 'propelled into the air' when she was hit by a car around 7:30 a.m. at Beacon Ave. S and S. McClellan St. Police said the driver ran a red light and hit her while she was in the pedestrian crosswalk. The driver did not stay at the scene. Police say the person was driving a gray or white Ford Mustang. People should look out for a vehicle of that type with front-end damage. If you have any information or video, contact the Traffic Collision Investigation Squad at 206-684-8923. Reference incident number 2025-99170.
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
8 injured in East Queen Anne morning crash
Eight people were taken to the hospital following a crash on Westlake Avenue North early Sunday morning. At around 2:10 a.m., an Accura sedan was reported to be racing another car going south when it crossed into oncoming traffic, colliding with a Ford Explorer head-on, according to the Traffic Collision Investigation Squad. The Seattle Fire Department says the driver and passenger of the car seen racing were trapped and crews had to remove the roof of the car to rescue them. The driver of that car appeared to be impaired, according to Seattle Police. In total, three were in critical condition and five were reported in stable condition, according to the Seattle Fire Department. All eight patients were taken to Harborview Medical Center.
