Westbound Roxbury is closed right now at 26th because of a crash involving a pedestrian and a vehicle. No other details yet, but we wanted to alert you to avoid the area. 4:24 PM UPDATE: It’s reopened. Police say the pedestrian was hit by a pickup truck; the injuries were not life-threatening, and the private ambulance you see in the photo took the victim to the hospital.
I’ve been trying to get the City to install a turn light at this very dangerous intersection – here’s an email response I got back in March. You can be sure I just now sent this link to Mr. Faulkner. I’ve almost gotten hit by cars about three times in the past year myself. This is a very dangerous intersection.
From: SDOT (imailagent) [mailto:sdotcrm@crm.seattle.gov]
Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2010 3:46 PM
Cc: chris.faulkner@seattle.gov
Subject: Responding to your workflow message (Intranet Quorum IMA00387668)
Thank you for writing to the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) with your concern regarding the lack of left turn phases at 26th Avenue SW and SW Roxbury Street.
I visited the intersection and evaluated installing a left turn signal. The intersection did not meet the left-turn warrant criteria required for a left turn signal, due to low collision history and low left turn and through traffic volumes.
I understand your concern regarding crosswalk safety, but in the last ten years there has only been one accident involving pedestrians at this intersection, and the car was traveling straight through, not turning left.
I am sorry I don’t have more positive news for you. If you have further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me directly at (206) 386-4529 or chris.faulkner@seattle.gov I will be happy to assist you further.
Thank you for the update on the pedestrian. We saw her lying in the street with a lot of folks standing or kneeling by her and other redirecting traffic to keep her safe until the ambulance could get there. My kids and I said a little prayer for her.
We heard it was a hit and run, unsure as to the validity of this but when my children and I saw her laying in the street we just shut down the radio and lifted her up in our prayers. I hope that she is ok she sure looked pretty hurt. The person with her looked so upset. We prayed for her as well. My family and I wish her a speedy recovery, and hope she is better than she looked.
The person to talk to at SDOT is
Jim Curtin
Community Traffic Liaison
Seattle Department of Transportation
(206) 684-8874
We (Westwood Neighborhood Council) worked with him on better crosswalks at Barton and 26th
I hope she is o.k.
THe city wont do anything with Roxbury, as the center yellow line is the border of Seattle and unincorperated King Co. One direction belongs to Seattle and the other, King Co.
You may need to move higher up the governmental chain of command.
I am starting to doubt the driving skills of a lot of people in West Seattle. I was almot hit twice in hour at different intersections. I was with the light in the crosswalk both times, and the drivers had the nerve to yell at me.
Of course they yelled at you.
Who are you to be out and about
without your 2.5 ton steel cocoon?
Driving skills?
They don’t need no stinkin’ driving skills.
You need stay at home skills!
.
(sarcasm off)
Very glad you survived, I know how maddening it can be
sometimes to be a pedestrian.
Ugh, I nearly get hit here and at 26th and Barton all the time. I stare down drivers when I can, but if they’re coming from a lane behind you, not much you can do. So scary.
A co-worker of mine saw the accident happen. It wasn’t a hit and run, thankfully. The driver jumped out and helped immediately. Hope she’s doing well.
We walk that intersection almost every day- and we have a lot of scary interactions with drivers!
Not to mention 26th SW is a 30mph residential street where MANY drivers top out at 50-60!!!
Passing on double yellow lines and racing each other.
26th is a VERY Very busy high traffic street- they really should do something to assist with any kind of safety!
I hope the pedestrian is ok and we will keep her in our thoughts.
@Donn – that’s for the name. I will email him today. I am also working with Drago’s office, but since it’s a “City” road, there’s not much they can do – even though it also affects the County side.
i hope everyone is ok.
I agree the intersection at Roxbury and 26th is an issue, as well as the drag race street known as 26th Ave. I live near the instersection of 26th and 106th. To often do i hear the roar of cars/trucks, motor bikes racing down our street….
My wife and i often discuss road way improvements that the County and or the city should consider/implement.
Traffic calming is needed!!! Perhaps we need to start something? Found this on King County Website…
King County Road Services – 24/7 Road Helpline
206-296-6590
admin.roads@kingcounty.gov
Update from SDOT just received from Jim Curtin – thanks again for referring me to him!
Thank you for contacting SDOT with your concerns about the intersection of 26th Ave SW and SW Roxbury and for providing a link to the West Seattle Blog story. I am quite familiar with the traffic issues in this area since I live nearby.
I will work with my colleagues on a thorough review of this intersection. Our evaluation will consider a number of factors including, but not limited to, channelization, signage, signal timing (including the pedestrian signals), and pedestrian facilities. I will provide you with the results of our investigation when complete – usually within two weeks.
In the meantime, please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
JIM CURTIN
Community Traffic Liaison
Seattle Department of Transportation
Traffic Management Division
700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3700
PO Box 34996
Seattle, WA 98124-4996
206-684-8874
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