Woman Hit by Bus in Pedestrian Accident on 5 Freeway [Seattle, WA]

Woman Injured in Seattle Pedestrian Accident on 5 Freeway

 
SEATTLE, WA (November 5, 2024) — A woman sustained injuries in a pedestrian accident on the 5 Freeway on Sunday, October 13.
 
According to the Washington State Patrol, the accident at about 10:00 p.m. on the northbound 5 Freeway near 130th Street in Seattle’s Pinehurst neighborhood.
 
The WSP report said a bus was in the first of five lanes on the 5 Freeway. Then a pedestrian walked from the right shoulder into traffic. She walked right in front of a bus.
 
The bus driver tried to avoid hitting the woman by trying to merge into the third lane. However, there was a Kia Sorrento there.
 
The bus ended up hitting the woman.
 
After that, the bus struck the Kia and eventually came to rest in the second lane.
 
Emergency responders transported the woman to Harborview Medical Center. The severity of her injuries is not immediately available. Officials only identified her as 28 years old and from Lynnwood.
 
No one else sustained injuries in the accident.
 
Pedestrians, use crosswalks and make yourself visible. Drivers, yield to pedestrians, follow speed limits, and stay focused. Let’s prioritize safety and reduce the risk of pedestrian accidents.

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