Christmas Eve crashes: Car through fence in Highland Park; Fauntleroy & Oregon collision

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ORIGINAL REPORT, 10:42 PM: An unpleasant Christmas Eve surprise for a Highland Park household – a driver crashed through their fence in the 8600 block of 20th SW and partway down the embankment into their yard. Our photo shows the car and the driver of the tow truck that pulled it up the embankment shortly after we arrived. No injuries reported; the car’s driver was being evaluated for possible DUI.

ANOTHER CRASH, 10:55 PM: Now another crash, with traffic effects: Southbound Fauntleroy Way is blocked at Oregon because of a multi-car crash. Injuries are reported.

11:53 PM: That crash cleared shortly after we arrived in the area. No major injuries. SFD crews at the scene did have to deal with a person reported to be “in crisis” – per the scanner, a “nude man” approached firefighters, who quickly found a blanket for him. It’s not clear whether he had anything to do with the crash.

Alison December 25, 2015 (12:57 am)

My 68 year old parents, my brother, and boyfriend and I were all in my car and are amazingly ok but my Scion XD is totaled in a devestating way. They had driven 6 plus hours to get to Seattle for Christmas, due to pass closures. Wow. We’re grateful but it sucks. The cops and firefighters were great. Be safe and don’t run red lights please!

WSB December 25, 2015 (1:12 am)

Thank you for the update. Glad you’re OK but sorry to hear about it. Holidays can bring out a lot of reckless impatience – I had a head-on near-collision while headed out to try to find out more, northbound on California when someone southbound started to veer into my lane to try to pass someone they’d been tailgating.

Tor December 25, 2015 (1:47 am)

Per the naked man… I came home just a few minutes ago and there is a jacket, pants, underwear, shoes and socks strewn all the way down my block. 4400 block of 38th Ave SW between Genesee and Oregon. I think these clothes must belong to the person in crisis!

cjboffoli December 25, 2015 (8:43 am)

I have seen SO many people run the red light at Oregon and Fauntleroy. Not even slowing down either, just cruising through it like it’s not even there.

Rick December 25, 2015 (10:16 am)

Glad you’re OK but it sounds like it will be a memorable holiday. Stories for the grandkids.

Crazytown December 25, 2015 (11:56 am)

Cjb. I’ve seen that too. I’ve asked SPD for enforcement off and on for 10 years. Maybe now it will happen.

Vs December 25, 2015 (1:31 pm)

People were out of control yesterday. We were out for maybe and hour and must have seen 5 cars run red lights. Sorry that happened to your family, but glad you’re all OK.

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