Update: 1 hurt in crash at West Marginal Way/Puget

(WSB photo)
5:35 PM: Crash at West Marginal Way SW/Puget (map), and SFD has dispatched a sizable “automobile rescue” response. Avoid the area; we’re on our way to find out more.

6 PM UPDATE: Southbound W. Marginal is blocked off at the Duwamish Longhouse; NB has a lane open. Police tell us one person was taken to the hospital, in stable condition. SFD says the victim was a female passenger and had to be cut out of the car; two others didn’t need medical attention. NB lanes open now, SB not likely to be long.

6:49 PM UPDATE: Commenters say the road has reopened both ways. We’re back at HQ and adding photos.

ADDED: The photo above this line is by Amy, who adds, “I live off of West Marginal and Puget Way and have seen several accidents at this spot. For your sake, and ours, please slow down on West Marginal!”

SUNDAY UPDATE: We’ve confirmed with police that the driver was arrested for suspected DUI. He and the other two people in the car were all in their early 20s and speed is believed to have been a factor as well.

Duwamish Longhouse March 21, 2015 (5:48 pm)

Police car is blocking south bond traffic at 4700 W Marginal Way SW and officer is directing south bond traffic to stop & turn around and head back north.

DK March 21, 2015 (5:57 pm)

We saw the accident. North bound red honda, lost control on the corner, hit a tree while sliding, hit a fence, where it came to a stop. Three passengers, the backseat passenger had to wait for the SFD to cut the roof off to get her out.

Amy Thomson March 21, 2015 (6:01 pm)

Police said that this could take up to a couple of hours to clear. Take another route if you can. And for the sake of everybody who uses this street, please drive carefully!