UPDATE: CR-V flips after driver hits parked pickup on Delridge Way; crash caught on passing car’s dashcam

(Thanks to Andy for the photo)
11:18 PM: A multiple-vehicle crash in the 6500 block of Delridge Way SW (map) is drawing a sizable police/fire response right now. One of the cars is reported to have rolled over.

11:27 PM: Police are diverting traffic on Delridge at the scene. No serious injuries reported, so far.

11:41 PM: Thanks to Merissa for this photo:

Meantime, WSB’s Christopher Boffoli is at the scene now and sent this:

(This photo and next two are by WSB’s Christopher Boffoli)
Christopher reports police are taking one person into custody, the driver of the flipped CR-V, who hit the parked white pickup that you see in Christopher’s photo.

11:49 PM: Police tell Christopher the driver is in custody for investigation of DUI.

He was alone in his vehicle and unhurt.

Meantime, a tow truck arrived quickly and got the CR-V right-side-up. The scene likely will be cleared before too long.

1:28 AM: The crash was captured on the dashcam of a car whose driver was headed in the opposite direction – southbound – when it happened. That driver, Paul Hamaker, uploaded the video to YouTube and sent us the link. It is briefly in view – mostly the CR-V rolling, debris flying onto the street – about 2:20 into the three-minute clip he posted from the dashcam he says he bought less than a week ago. The clip ends after he pulls over, so we asked what happened next; he said he “stayed at the scene for about 10 minutes and talked to the driver and a few witnesses, glad that everyone is OK. Was quite startling to see that happen in front of me.” He also said, “It was great to see many folks come out of their houses and run to the scene to help.”

8 Replies to "UPDATE: CR-V flips after driver hits parked pickup on Delridge Way; crash caught on passing car's dashcam"

  • Andy July 3, 2015 (11:22 pm)

    Three cars, one empty, one rollover. All drivers are up and moving. The Northbound lane is blocked entirely.

    • WSB July 3, 2015 (11:31 pm)

      Thanks, I thought I heard them say they were diverting southbound, will just advise people to avoid the area …

  • Rob July 4, 2015 (3:24 am)

    Couple things. What kind of dash cam? I’ve thinking of getting one, for this reason, among others. Also, what is with the guy that U turned, got out and is running back towards scene, but wrong side of street? Weird.

  • lux July 4, 2015 (8:10 am)

    What’s so weird about it?

    Maybe he wanted to render assistance.

  • ChefJoe July 4, 2015 (8:17 am)

    You mean the two gentlemen (one with open shirt) in the older vehicle that roll into view at 2:38 without any lights on, then turn on their emergency blinkers, do a U turn, and then both occupants get out and run to the scene (one guy using the sidewalk closest to where their car was parked and the other running down the left turn lane?) ? Seems like the sort of shocked response many would have, although the lights being out is odd. The driver of the crashed vehicle looks a little young too.
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    Rob, I hope we find out what dash cam was used too, because that’s a pretty nice quality image for night.

    • WSB July 4, 2015 (8:33 am)

      I asked Paul that after viewing the video; he wasn’t sure what was up with the guys – he was just focused on getting across the street to see if help was needed. Re: the dash cam, may not help with the brand but he mentioned he bought it at Costco.

  • Matt S. July 4, 2015 (11:14 am)

    Nice work, Paul!

  • miws July 5, 2015 (7:44 am)

    I don’t recall off the top of my head; is parking allowed on the east side of Delridge in that area?

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    It seems it would be natural, in a situation like this, that one rendering aid in an emergency would simply have parked there, legal or not (and that most people/police would find it acceptable under the circumstances). Maybe this guy is pretty by the book law abiding when driving, and his personal instinct was to park legally?

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    Mike

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