Merc Malden Injured in Horrific Hit-and-Run Crash on Melrose Avenue East [Seattle, WA]

Seattle, WA (June 03, 2025) – Merc Malden was seriously hurt after a frightening hit-and-run crash on Melrose Avenue.

According to authorities, the shocking incident happened at around 1 p.m. in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood.

Reports say that a hit-and-run driver seriously injured an electric unicyclist.

Authorities say that the driver of a black or gray compact SUV struck Malden as they rode south on Melrose Avenue East, dragging them for about a block to the intersection of Melrose and Roy Street.

The collision left Malden with severe injuries, including a broken leg, fractured tailbone, broken vertebrae, and extensive road rash. They were transported to Harborview Medical Center and now wear a neck brace with an expected recovery time of up to six months.

Witnesses described the suspect as a woman driving a compact SUV. Investigators noted a significant debris trail along the roadway, indicating the driver likely knew they had struck someone.

This crash occurred shortly after Malden had returned to work from a previous injury, and the incident has now jeopardized their ability to remain employed.

As of now, Seattle police have not identified the suspect or recovered any visual evidence. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Seattle Police Department’s Traffic Collision Investigation Squad at 206-233-5000.

Let’s Drive Safer Together

High-speed crashes can occur in the blink of an eye, but so many are preventable with small, intelligent decisions. Pay attention, don’t get distracted (say, by texting) and never drive after drinking. As ever – obey speed limits, buckle up and keep plenty of room between yourself and other vehicles. These are small enough measures to save lives — including your own.

We can all take steps to help keep our roads safe for ourselves, our families and our communities.

Please remain alert when sharing the road with cyclists and pedestrians. Hit-and-runs are criminal acts with devastating consequences. If you witness suspicious driving or have information about this crash, report it immediately to local authorities.

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