West Seattle traffic alert update: Tree down on California Way

Headed back from a story, WSB co-publisher Patrick Sand happened onto this tree blocking California Way midway on the stretch between California and Harbor Avenues – no crew in sight so we’re reporting it (to 911) in case no one else has. Avoid the area for a while.

9:46 PM UPDATE: Probably has long since been clear, but we only just now got a chance to go back to verify – tree’s gone and road’s open

smokeycretin9 June 18, 2012 (7:10 pm)

THis weather is so bad even the trees have given up hope.

Here June 18, 2012 (9:44 pm)

LOL!

K M June 19, 2012 (9:52 am)

Crews had the tree cut into pieces and stacked on the side of the road when I drove by around 8 and were moving on to contend with the power line it brought down with it. Thanks to them for the quick response!

Bill Bacon June 19, 2012 (6:39 pm)

Did anyone really hear it fall? If no one really heard it fall, it may not have fallen at all.

WSB June 19, 2012 (6:48 pm)

You know, Bill, that was the mysterious thing. Co-publisher Patrick just happened onto it. No police, fire, whatever – but it was just … there. Perhaps it mysteriously and quietly decided to take a nap. Who knows …