Vehicle Traffic Accident Elliott Bay Left 1 Hurt

SEATTLE, WA (July 20, 2023) – Sunday evening, a woman sustained injuries following a two-car crash on Alki Avenue Southwest.

The incident occurred just before 6:00 p.m., July 16th, involving two vehicles driven by a man and the other, by a woman.

According to reports, the man and the woman were driving near the 1300 block of Alki Avenue when their cars collided. The impact of the collision pushed the woman’s car into Elliott Bay, she ended up in Puget Sound. The man’s car continued on and slammed into a building.

Following the crash, good samaritans helped pull the woman and her vehicle out of the water before first responders arrived.

When paramedics arrived, they transported both drivers to a local hospital for treatment of their injuries.

Simply by driving defensively and following the conditions of the road, you can prevent a reckless driving accident. Do not engage in any non-driving activity that creates a potential distraction. Also, never drive when you are sleepy or under the influence of any altering substance as this increases the risk of a fatal accident.


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