UPDATE: ‘Rescue extrication’ response for crash on Delridge

10:37 PM: Avoid the 4700 block of Delridge Way SW [map] for a while – SFD is sending a “rescue extrication” response for a crash with one person reported trapped in a car.

10:50 PM: Firefighters have freed the driver, a man, from the car. He’ll be taken to the hospital by SFC medics.

11:01 PM: Firefighters have also reported a second injured person who will be transported by private ambulance.

11:19 PM: Police just told dispatch that southbound Delridge is reopening.

ADDED SATURDAY: This is being investigated as suspected DUI.

6 Replies to "UPDATE: 'Rescue extrication' response for crash on Delridge"

  • Mj October 8, 2021 (10:40 pm)

    Wow I hear sirens and then check the blog and see the reason, thank you

    • Mac October 8, 2021 (10:42 pm)

      Same! Incredible response

  • Derrick October 8, 2021 (10:42 pm)

    Heard sirens and thought “wonder what that is” checked here and the story was already up. String work wsb!

  • 1994 October 9, 2021 (5:18 pm)

    Was it excessive speed that led to the need for extrication?

    • WSB October 9, 2021 (5:25 pm)

      I forgot to add (will do now) – this is being investigated as DUI.

  • Katheryn M Edwards October 9, 2021 (7:09 pm)

    I can’t believe his friend just left him.  He just sped away.

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