25-Year-Old Woman Killed in Suspected DUI Crash on Aurora Avenue North [Seattle, WA]

Seattle, WA (February 8, 2023) – On Tuesday, a 25-year-old woman died in a suspected DUI crash on Aurora Avenue North.

The traffic collision took place before 3:30 p.m. in the 9600 block area.

According to the authorities, a forklift entered Aurora Avenue from the west side of the street and drove east until he crashed with a southbound SUV. Afterward, the SUV to collided with a landscape truck.

The Seattle Fire Department rushed a 25-year-old woman and a 27-year-old man who were riding the SUV to Harborview Medical Center. 

The woman was critically injured and later died at the hospital while the 27-year-old man was rushed in serious condition.

Similarly, the 30-year-old landscape truck driver was reported to be in stable condition. 

Later on, the authorities arrested the 54-year-old man driving the forklift.

Officers suspect he was under the influence of intoxicants and took him to the North Precinct to be checked by a Drug Recognition Expert.

He sustained minor injuries and is expected to be jailed in the King County Jail Wednesday evening. He could face charges of vehicular homicide.

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We at Sweet Lawyers would like to send our sincere sympathies to the loved ones of the deceased in the DUI crash on Aurora Avenue North. Our hearts are with you during this difficult time.

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Road accident rates continuously increase anywhere even with the additional safety features on newer vehicle models.

In truth, the aftermath of a fatal collision can follow you for months, even years, if you don’t have your legal doubts cleared by an expert.

Therefore, we must be aware of what to do if we lost a loved one in a traffic accident similar to the Seattle fatal collision.

Experiencing pain and difficulties because of other people’s negligence is a big no to us. That is why, to the bereaved of the deceased in the DUI crash on Aurora Avenue North, call us.

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