Horrific Pedestrian Crash on 12th Avenue South Claims a Life

Man in Wheelchair Killed in Semi-Truck Collision in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District

Seattle, WA (September 28, 2025) — On Saturday morning, a man in a wheelchair died after a horrific Pedestrian Crash on 12th Avenue.

According to authorities, the crash happened around 10:30 a.m. at the intersection with South King Street.

Responding officers found the victim with critical injuries before Seattle Fire Department medics rushed him to Harborview Medical Center. Despite emergency treatment, doctors later pronounced him dead.

Investigators reviewed traffic camera footage from the area, which captured the incident. Police confirmed the driver was not impaired, and no arrest was made. The Traffic Collision Investigation Squad continues to examine the case.

Sweet Lawyers send heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the man who lost his life in this tragic crash. Our thoughts are with them during this difficult time.

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