Seattle police investigate deadly crash involving pedestrian in Beacon Hill
Deadly pedestrian vs car crash in Beacon Hill, WA
Seattle police are investigating a crash in the Beacon Hill neighborhood that killed a woman early Friday morning. Investigators say the woman was crossing the street when she was hit by a box truck.
SEATTLE - Police are investigating a deadly crash involving a pedestrian in Seattle Friday morning.
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) made the initial announcement on social media at 10:13 a.m.
According to the SPD, at around 9:24 a.m., officers responded to a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian at South Portland Street and Beacon Avenue South in South Beacon Hill.
According to SPD Public Information Officer Brian Pritchard, when officers arrived they found an elderly woman deceased.
Authorities believe she was crossing the street when she was struck by a driver in a box truck. Investigators do not believe the driver was speeding, though they are working to determine if there was any impairment.
Further information is limited at this time. Police asked the public to avoid the area as investigators processed the scene.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
The Source: Information in this story comes from the Seattle Police Department.
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