Seattle, Washington – Pedestrian Dies from Injuries From Hit and Run at Parking Lot

Seattle, Washington (March 19, 2020) – A pedestrian was injured after getting struck by a car in the parking lot of the Fred Meyer on Northwest 45th Street on Thursday noon. According to the article from My Ballard.com, an adult female sustained life-threatening injuries and she was taken to Harborview Medical Center for treatment. The driver had apparently failed to stop, which resulted in a collision with the pedestrian, and then fled the scene. Anyone with information on the incident is encouraged to call the Seattle Police Department Violent Crimes Tipline.

Update: The Seattle Police Department has updated their blotter to report that the victim has died of her injuries.

About Pedestrian Accidents

We offer our sympathies and compassion to the friends and loved ones of the victim. Unfortunately, as shown in this case, pedestrians are at also risk while on the streets, with the National Center for Health Statistics estimating 7, 450  pedestrian deaths in 2017. Pedestrian accidents can fall under traffic or non-traffic depending on the location where they were struck. Traffic incidents happen on public roads, while non-traffic incidents occur on non-traffic areas such as driveways, parking lots and other private property. Most pedestrian deaths occur in urban settings, on urban roads (72%) versus on intersections (18%), and mostly at night. Much like motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents can happen simply because people are not as visible as other vehicles, a problem which is worse during night. And in an event of a car crash, similar to motorcycle drivers and passengers, the risk to pedestrians are greater than those inside a car, with fatality rate being 1.5 times greater than any car passenger.When it comes to risk, older adults, children, and alcohol-impaired drivers or pedestrians are at most risk in pedestrian accidents. The risk is further heightened in a situation where a vehicle is at high speed. Lately, distractions also cause accidents not only for drivers, but also pedestrians, specifically those who are using their phones while crossing the road. We urge everyone to exercise area awareness at all times and to keep their attention on the road. Avoiding accidents not only prevents loss, damage, injuries and death to one’s self, but also on other people in the surroundings.

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