Pedestrian sustains life-threatening injuries after crash in Renton

RENTON, WA – A pedestrian in Renton suffered life-threatening injuries following a collision in the Benson Hills neighborhood on Monday evening, says the Renton Police Department.

BE ADVISED: Veh vs. pedestrian @ SE Carr Rd & 103rd Av SE. Ped appears to have suffered some injuries. Carr will be shut down at 106 & Carr as traffic investigation is conducted. Expect delays; take alternative route. /clm

— Renton Police Dept. (@RentonpdWA) May 18, 2021

The collision took place at SE Carr Road and 103rd Avenue SE sometime before before 5:30 p.m. yesterday. The driver of the vehicle cooperated with authorities and no impairment is suspected.

The incident caused the Talbot and Carr intersection to be blocked off, and Metro Transit was advised to reroute as the investigation continued.

As of late Monday evening, the road resumed normal traffic. No updates on the incident have been made available since.

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