Burien, WA - One Killed, One Hurt in Collision on SR-509 near S 128th St

Burien, WA (February 23, 2025) - A suspected DUI collision happened in Burien late Saturday night, February 22. Information provided by the Washington State Patrol confirmed that one person lost their life and another suffered injuries in the accident. The wreck happened at approximately 11:25 p.m. Saturday north of South 128th Street on State Route 509. One vehicle rear-ended another at speeds that exceeded the posted speed limit, causing the rear-ended vehicle to exit the road and hit a tree.

Reports from police show a 53-year-old Seattle woman lost her life in the collision. She was transported to Harborview Medical Center where she later succumbed to her injuries. The driver of her vehicle, a man from Seattle, age 58, was unharmed, as well as an 18-year-old female passenger. The suspected impaired driver, a man from Seattle, age 26, was sent to the hospital with injuries. He now faces several charges including DUI, eluding police, and others. Two teenage passengers inside his vehicle sustained no injuries in the crash. Police in Burien continue to investigate the details of the accident. 

We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. We also wish those hurt in this wreck a rapid recovery.

Washington Traffic Collisions

Car accidents have become a serious issue in the United States, especially in the last decade. On average, more than 6 million vehicle collisions are reported in the US per year. These incidents cause more than 3 million people to sustain injuries and over 40,000 people to lose their lives. In Washington, tens of thousands of people are hurt in auto accidents per year. Unfortunately, most of these wrecks are caused by driver negligence. 

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that 9 out of 10 auto accidents in the US are caused by negligent driving. Driver distraction is the most common form of negligence seen today, causing hundreds of thousands of annual crashes. Other prevalent forms of reckless driving include speeding, fatigue, and intoxication. 

When you or someone you love suffer serious injuries in an accident, you may be wondering where you can turn for help. Working with a skilled personal injury attorney can help you get financial compensation and justice during the aftermath of your accident. An attorney can help you get financial compensation for lost wages, vehicle repairs, medical bills, pain and suffering, and other damages. 

Losing a loved one due to the negligence of another driver is the only thing worse than suffering injuries yourself. A wrongful death attorney in Burien from Freeman Law Firm can help you get financial compensation for funeral costs after losing someone you love wrongfully. 

At Freeman Law Firm, we believe in seeking justice for bereaved families who have suffered the devastating and unexpected loss of a loved one in the hands of a careless and reckless driver. Contact our office at 206-880-2454 to speak with our empathetic and skilled lawyers who can help you recover.