6:18 PM: If you’re in east-facing West Seattle, you might be wondering about this emergency response on Harbor Island:
Massive emergency response near the West side of Harbor Island. Any info @westseattleblog? pic.twitter.com/0zwGuzPsym
— Kevin Freitas (@kevinfreitas) January 31, 2021
It’s described as a driver hitting a utility pole near 16th SW/SW Lander – the sizable response was required because the driver was reported to be trapped. No other details yet.
6:26 PM: SFD says the person was “safely extricated” and is being taken to a hospital.
12:26 AM: A commenter said that was inaccurate, that the driver was declared dead at the scene, and we have confirmation now from police. Their report:
A Ford Mustang was southbound on 16th Av SW on Harbor Island. The adult male driver lost control of the vehicle near SW Lander St and collided with a power pole. The driver was the only occupant and he did not survive. TCIS responded. The cause is under investigation.
TCIS is the Traffic Collision Investigation Squad.
1:56 PM: SFD acknowledged the error today and says the victim was a man in his mid-50s.
MONDAY UPDATE: The victim was identified by the King County Medical Examiner as 56-year-old Scott Fern.
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