Update: Car overturns, 1 hurt in Morgan Junction crash

(First photo added 9:44 am)
9:22 AM: Fire and police are responding to a “heavy rescue” call at 42nd and Morgan. More as we get it.

9:38 AM: The crash is on Morgan east of 42nd – so the Fauntleroy/California intersection area is not affected, but Morgan is blocked off at 42nd (which is just east of West Seattle Thriftway, whose entrances/exits are NOT affected).

(Photo by Christopher Boffoli for WSB)
9:44 AM: Crews on scene tell us the woman driving the car has gone to Harborview; she was alone in the car. As you can see from photos, it hit poles and has taken down wires – the 41st/42nd/Morgan area is likely to be blocked off for hours to come – City Light is en route to evaluate. We are told the driver’s injuries are NOT life-threatening.

11:13 AM: Tow truck and City Light were on scene when we stopped by a short time ago, so cleanup is under way, but it’s still blocked and the 128 bus is being rerouted – check with Metro for the latest. (Video added above.)

Catherine July 28, 2011 (9:37 am)

Morgan street closed between 41st and 40th. Car turned over… I don’t want to gawk so that’s all I will see.

george July 28, 2011 (9:38 am)

News ‘copters making their token appearance.

Westsideresident July 28, 2011 (9:44 am)

I live 2 blocks away and heard it-hope everyone is ok.

cherylc July 28, 2011 (9:49 am)

That’s awful. I hope she’s okay.

jay July 28, 2011 (10:34 am)

per scanner, the driver had a seizure and “physical exam was unremarkable” after the accident. Of course things can always change, but sounded like she’ll be alright.

Brontosaurus July 28, 2011 (12:47 pm)

@George What exactly do you mean by “token” news helicopter appearance? It’s never “token” when a news chopper goes up. It costs too much money for the stations. Just curious.

Mitch July 28, 2011 (2:56 pm)

Yeah, George! They’d never send up a chopper without thinking there was a good chance for a body or stretcher shot. I mean they’re journalists and businessmen, not fools.