3 in hospital following alleged hit-and-run in Seattle’s U-District; Suspect arrested
Feb 21, 2025, 2:37 PM | Updated: 4:13 pm
First responders were sent to a crash involving a pedestrian at 15th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 47th Street in Seattle Friday. (Photo: Sam Campbell, KIRO Newsradio)
(Photo: Sam Campbell, KIRO Newsradio)
A suspect was arrested by police regarding an alleged hit-and-run in Seattle’s University District on Friday around 1:30 p.m., the Seattle Police Department (SPD) confirmed to KIRO Newsradio.
Seattle Fire also reported to KIRO Newsradio that all three people were walking when the driver hit them at 15th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 47th Street.
Seattle Fire confirms to me all 3 were walking when a driver hit them.
Sounds like this may be a hit and run.
I’m watching as officers inspect under cars and pick up shoes left at the scene. https://t.co/InFGtbA3lm pic.twitter.com/7M5AZF0iWA
— Sam Campbell (@HeySamCampbell) February 21, 2025
Paramedics took three patients with injuries to a local hospital for emergency medical attention. According to Harborview Medical Center, a 21-year-old man is in satisfactory condition, a 20-year-old woman is in critical condition and a 25-year-old man is in critical condition.
15th Ave. NE & NE 47th St: paramedics are transporting all three patients to a hospital for further care. All other units are returning to service.
— Seattle Fire Dept. (@SeattleFire) February 21, 2025
This is an ongoing story, check back for updates.
Contributing: Jonah Oaklief and Julia Dallas, MyNorthwest; Sam Campbell, KIRO Newsradio; KIRO 7
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