Kent, WA - Man Killed, Woman Hurt in Two-Car Crash on 94th Ave near 240th St

Kent, WA (March 29, 2025) - A man from Kent, age 56, lost his life and a woman suffered serious injuries after a two-car accident in Kent on Friday night, March 28. Police say the wreck may have been caused by a suspected intoxicated driver.

Troopers responded to the scene at approximately 9:44 p.m. on Friday at the intersection of 94th Avenue South and South 240th Street. When officers arrived at the scene, they had to extricate a man from one of the vehicles who had become trapped inside due to the crash. Sadly, the driver lost his life due to the nature of his injuries. A 41-year-old female passenger, also of Kent, was transported to Harborview Medical Center with serious injuries. The second driver, a woman in her late 30s, showed signs of intoxication and was taken into police custody for DUI. Officers confirmed she is currently being investigated for vehicular homicide. The Kent Police Traffic Unit is conducting investigations into the details of the accident. 

We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim. We also hope for the full recovery of the injured party. 

Washington Traffic Accidents

Car crashes in the United States are a common cause of serious injuries and death. More than 40,000 people lost their lives in traffic accidents in the US in 2022, according to information from the NHTSA. Common reasons these accidents occur include intoxication, speeding, distraction, and fatigue. 

Driver negligence is a serious problem in the United States, causing millions of accidents and injuries. The majority of these accidents involve high-risk behaviors, with impaired driving responsible for almost 30% of yearly deaths. It is vital for drivers to stay sober and remain alert while behind the wheel to avoid injurious and even fatal collisions. 

Washington State saw over 800 traffic accident fatalities in 2023, marking a 10% increase from the previous year. These deaths were mostly caused by driver negligence, which is behind four out of five reported collisions in the US today. In one recent year, roughly 13,000 people were killed in the US due to intoxicated driving. On average, drunk driving takes one life approximately once every 39 minutes.

If have recently suffered the tragic loss of a loved one in a traffic accident that you believe may have been caused by a negligent driver, you may be eligible to file a wrongful death claim for financial compensation. Our empathetic attorneys at Freeman Law Firm can help you get the funds needed to cover burial expenses, pain and suffering, and wage loss related to your recent loss and the bills and expenses that followed. 

The only thing worse than being hurt in a crash is losing someone you love in the same manner. You should never have to worry about money at a time like this, which is why wrongful death lawyers are here to help. You can get help paying for funeral costs and more when you work alongside a skilled wrongful death attorney in Kent. At Freeman Law Firm, our trusted and experienced personal injury attorneys have worked for many years to help crash victims and their loved ones recover. Contact us at 206-880-2454 to learn more about our ability to help you during this difficult time.