Pedestrian critically injured after being struck by vehicle in Interbay

Dec 2, 2025, 9:10 AM

A photo of police car headlights. (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)

(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)

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A driver collided with a pedestrian in Interbay on Monday, causing severe, possibly life-threatening injuries to the victim.

At approximately 8:35 p.m., Seattle Police Department (SPD) patrol officers responded to a collision on 15th Avenue W. near W. Emerson Street, SPD announced.

Pedestrian suffers severe injuries after collision in Interbay

At the scene, officers and the Seattle Fire Department (SFD) found a male, roughly 20-30 years old, injured in the roadway.

“The pedestrian suffered possibly life-threatening injuries,” according to the police report.

SFD administered medical aid to the victim and transported him to Harborview Medical Center in serious condition.

Officers determined that the 56-year-old driver was traveling south on 15th Avenue W. in a 2023 Chevrolet Bolt and unintentionally hit the pedestrian in the middle of the street.

The driver remained at the scene and called 911. SPD noted he fully cooperated with authorities.

A Drug Recognition Expert also responded to the scene to evaluate the driver and found no signs of impairment. The driver was eventually released from the scene.

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