Pedestrian Killed on I-5 Express Lanes; Driver Arrested for Vehicular Homicide in Seattle
Seattle, WA (October 30, 2024) On Sunday evening, a 20-year-old man was killed after a suspected DUI crash on Interstate 5.
According to the Washington State Patrol (WSP), the fatal incident happened after 9 p.m. on the I-5 express lanes in Seattle.
Reports say that a 20-year-old man died Sunday night after being struck by a vehicle.
Washington State Patrol (WSP) reported that a 30-year-old driver of a Chevrolet Express van was arrested on charges of vehicular homicide and driving under the influence.
The incident began shortly after 9 p.m. when a 20-year-old woman was driving northbound from the convention center area. As the man entered her path, she managed to swerve and brake to avoid hitting him, but the van behind her struck the pedestrian.
The man was transported to Harborview Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead. The collision led to a nearly four-hour closure of the I-5 express lanes.
We extend our sincere condolences to the loved ones of the victim in the suspected DUI crash on Interstate 5 during this heartbreaking time.
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