Female Pedestrian Dies in Metro Bus Collision on 5 Avenue [Seattle, WA]

Seattle, WA (November 5, 2023) – A woman was killed and several others were injured following a Metro bus collision on 5 Avenue Saturday afternoon.

The fatal collision happened at about 3:45 p.m. in the area of Battery Street.

Seattle Police officers said the red car was southbound on 5th Avenue while the bus was eastbound on Battery Street. 

Unfortunately, the two vehicles collided killing a woman on the sidewalk.

The accident report noted that the bus also crashed into a building.

Firefighters had to use the jaws of life to extricate the trapped sedan driver. The driver was taken to Harborview in critical condition.

Eleven people sustained minor injuries and are in stable condition.

Officers are investigating if drugs or alcohol were a factor in this traffic accident.

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Sweet Lawyers expresses sympathies to the family and community of the woman killed in the Metro bus collision on 5 Avenue. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.

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1 Killed in Metro Bus Collision on 5 Avenue

Around 20-50 million people are involved in road accidents yearly. However, not everyone knows what to do after a traffic accident.

The most valuable step after the collision on 5 Avenue is hiring a legal attorney.

Moreover, the legal and financial damage that comes from unforeseen loss is brutal to juggle while mourning. Yet, the days and months following a tragedy are the most precarious.

Let Us Know About The Collision

Indeed, nobody wants to be in a traffic accident. That is why we encourage the loved ones of the deceased in this traffic accident to reach out to Sweet Lawyers‘ team of legal experts.

With over 40 years of experience in the legal field, we know what it takes to win a wrongful death or personal injury case.

Additionally, Sweet Lawyers promises that our attorneys will fight day and night to achieve the justice and compensation you and your family deserve.

Call our offices at (800) 674 7852 for a free consultation with a professional in your area.