Light rail train collides with vehicle making illegal turn
Oct 28, 2026, 12:01 PM | Updated: 12:02 pm
SDOT camera shows aftermath of collision between Light Rail train and vehicle
It was a scary moment for light rail passengers after a train collided with a vehicle Wednesday morning.
The crash happened around 10 a.m. near the Othello station in South Seattle.
Light rail train and car got tangled-up with a car on MLK near Othello. @SoundTransit says the car made an illegal turn in front of the car. https://t.co/Zixc6161np
— Chris Sullivan (@NEWSGUYSULLY) October 28, 2026
Service was temporarily halted while crews worked to clear debris.
No injuries have been reported from passengers on the train or the vehicle.
Sound Transit told KIRO Newsradio the train made contact with a vehicle that was making an illegal left turn at S Willow St.
Seattle Fire cleared the scene, and the involved train was taken out of service for inspection.
Sound Transit’s website showed the 1 Line has since resumed regular service.
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