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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Most recent accident reports
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
In the evening, a group of firefighters in an aid car were returning from a call when they collided with another car in an intersection, causing three firefighters to be hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries.The occupants of the other vehicle were not injured.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
Two people were seriously injured in three crashes involving six cars, three cars, and two cars on Interstate 5 just south of South 200th Street near Kent at around 4:30 a.m., blocking the HOV lane and backing up traffic for 7 miles.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
Law enforcement officers are investigating a multi-vehicle accident in Seattle's Rainier Valley on Rainier Avenue South before 5 p.m Friday, October 31. According to the Seattle Fire Department, six cars, including a police vehicle, were involved.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
A truck crashed into a house in Federal Way on Monday, October 27. According to fire crews, the driver of the truck experienced medical issues before the accident when he went off the road and collided with the corner of a house's garage.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
A 15-year-old student at Federal Way High School was struck by a school bus while she was crossing the street at the crosswalk at South 308th Street and Pacific Highway South. None of the students on the bus were hurt. Investigators are uncertain what caused the accident.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
The suspect was killed in the crash, and two passengers in the car were injured. A passenger in the pickup truck was also hurt. The three survivors of the crash were taken to a local hospital with serious injuries, authorities said. The deputy involved in the chase was not hurt.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
Two drivers were killed in a head-on collision at Highway 202 between Redmond and Fall City, the Washington State Patrol said late Sunday. A passenger in one of the colliding cars was in critical condition, State Patrol Trooper Chris Webb said.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
Four people were injured, two of them seriously, in a head-on crash on State Route 169 near Enumclaw. The accident occurred at 8:18 a.m. just north of 416th Street.When crews arrived, they found two vehicles that had crashed head-on and two injured victims were in each vehicle.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
A veteran police officer, who started his career in Seaside Heights, died in a head-on crash in Redmond, Wash. on Sunday, according to a many published reports. The 16-year-old driver of the pickup truck and Harris had been pronounced dead at the scene.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
A man speeding away from police crashed a stolen car into a woman who was driving home from work near Des Moines, leaving her critically injured Wednesday night. Both drivers were in intensive care at Harborview Medical Center.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
Two 14-year-olds and a 25-year-old woman suffered serious injuries in a high-speed crash in Des Moines on Saturday. At about 3 p.m.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
responded to a crash involving a car and school bus in the 29500 block of Ninth Avenue South in Federal Way on Tuesday afternoon. A spokesperson from South King Fire & Rescue said that the crash happened at 2:50 p.m.
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Things to do immediately after a serious accident
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
Things to do immediately after a serious accident
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
A rollover crash on northbound Interstate 5 at Southcenter Parkway created a huge backup during the Friday morning commute. A truck collided with an SUV at the crash scene at about 6:30 a.m., closing two lanes as police and emergency crews responded.