UPDATE: Flipped-car crash in High Point

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9:38 PM: A flipped-car crash is reported near Sylvan Way/Sylvan Heights Drive. Everyone’s reported to have gotten out of the car OK.

9:48 PM: SFD reports that no one was seriously hurt. By the way, if you noticed the Guardian One helicopter in the area for a bit, they just happened to be nearby and offered to help check whether anyone was trapped in the vehicle, but ground crews quickly determined everyone was out.

ADDED FRIDAY MORNING: The driver is being investigated for DUI.

momof3boys April 16, 2020 (9:42 pm)

Helicopters related?

WSB April 16, 2020 (10:07 pm)

Guardian 1 was briefly in the area; explained in the story.

Kp April 16, 2020 (10:04 pm)

How do you flip a car doing 30 mph? Wise up!

Amy April 17, 2020 (7:27 am)

Funny, you think ppl drive 30 on that road.
- datamuse April 17, 2020 (10:57 am)
  
  I do…and get tailgated, every time.
Matt April 17, 2020 (8:40 am)

Eyewitness reports in our neighborhood stated there were empty beer cans and an arrest involved.
- WSB April 17, 2020 (10:12 am)
  
  The post-incident call classification is indeed DUI.

sam c April 16, 2020 (10:12 pm)

As a homeowner on Sylvan Way and witnessing 4 accidents/flips in the last few months we are asking everyone who is traveling in and out of West Seattle using Sylvan Way through Highpoint to SLOW DOWN and be aware of the 2 sharp turns. We are tired of hearing the screeching tires, drivers who fly up and down the hill with no regard to speed limits, safety, noise. We are constantly calling 911 to get emergency help for those who have had an accident. My husband has written several letters to the city and local rep suggesting speed limit signage, police speed traps etc etc. We are not sure how many more accidents causing injuries and property damage until we see our first fatality on Sylvan Way. It’s just a matter of time now that the bridge is closed and drivers are increasingly using this cut through to get in and out of WS. Please, please slow down. Be safe.

tsurly April 17, 2020 (9:52 am)

Silver lining: Before too long, traffic will be so bad cars will not be able to drive fast.

Halleren April 17, 2020 (3:41 am)

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West Seattle Hipster April 17, 2020 (6:52 am)

It would be nice to see some SPD enforcement on the roads people are now using to enter and exit WS, other than the lower bridge.

Trickycoolj April 17, 2020 (10:37 am)

All too common on Sylvan and the traffic volumes are noticeably higher since the closure even with stay at home orders. Be thankful they finally repaved this section last year or there would have been more flips as people hit the giant craters that constantly opened up. It’s no doubt why I have a constantly leaking tire.

Railroaded April 17, 2020 (12:13 pm)

I would say that a nail is more likely the cause of your constantly leaking tire. Potholes usually cause catastrophic tire failure, not a slow leak.