One person killed in single-vehicle rollover accident on SR-520

SEATTLE, WA – A woman was killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash in the North Broadway area this morning, according to KIRO 7 News and the Washington State Patrol.

#TrafficAlert There is a one car roll over serious injury collision WB 520 to SB I-5. Single occupant. Expect a lengthy closure. Will update with an ETA when known.

— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) February 21, 2021

The accident occurred on the ramp between northbound I-5 and eastbound State Route 520 at about 10 a.m., when a 44-year-old woman from Seattle lost control of her vehicle and it went off the side of the roadway.

The vehicle overturned in the grassy area, before landing in one of the westbound lanes of SR-520.

The driver was ejected in the process. She was taken to the hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries.

No other injuries were reported in the accident.

Troopers advised drivers to expect lengthy road closures and traffic delays in the area as they worked the crash.

This is one in a series of reports provided by Caffee Law as a service to inform our Seattle neighbors about traffic news and accidents in the area. Many of these accidents are preventable, and we hope that by reporting on such events, we will reduce the frequency of similar incidents. However, if you or someone you know has been injured in a similar situation, contact the Seattle car accident injury attorneys of Jeffrey R. Caffee today for a consultation. You may be able to receive compensation for lost wages, medical bills, and other expenses.