UPDATE: ‘Rescue extrication’ response for crash on eastbound West Seattle Bridge

3:47 AM: If you’re heading out early this Saturday morning, be forewarned there’s a big crash response toward the east end of the eastbound West Seattle Bridge – it’s just been upgraded to a ‘rescue extrication” response. … Firefighters tell dispatch that three vehicles are involved, and they’re going to need to cut somebody out of one of them.

4:05 AM: The eastbound side is completely blocked by the response, as the traffic-camera image above shows, so if you need to get to I-5, the old detour route through Georgetown is a better choice right now. No word so far on how many people are hurt.

5:02 AM: Traffic camera shows the scene is cleared and eastbound traffic is moving through that stretch again.

Adam February 18, 2023 (7:20 am)

Honestly, kudos to you blog folks. Nothing happens at any hour without being reported. Don’t know how y’all do it. But kudos

Amanda February 18, 2023 (5:50 pm)

Good Evening,Any word on the male hurt in the crash? My prayers go out to you ♡- Amanda

WSB February 18, 2023 (7:30 pm)

No updated info so far, sorry to say. Maybe someone reading knows.

josh February 18, 2023 (8:51 pm)

Given how so many people honk and flash their lights and tailgate me because I do not go freeway speeds but rather within 5 of the speed limit on this road its surprising to me that there arent more major accidents on this road. After having it gone for a couple years its too bad people drive dangerously fast on here rather than a safe speed, having it at all saves so much time its not worth speeding on it.

Amanda February 18, 2023 (9:54 pm)

Honestly, speed I highly doubt was a factor. Honestly, we have more rain than most and the state needs to invest more money to making sure that our roads are safer. What I mean is, you can’t see the lines and signs most anywhere. They just need to repaint more often, in my opinion. I’ve had my share of accidents just because I couldn’t see the damn lines or center median… no I’ve never hit another vehicle, but weather conditions quit literally weather everything that’s exposed to the elements.
- Jort February 18, 2023 (11:58 pm)
  
  ORRRRRRRRRRRR … and hear me out on this … people can drive slower when conditions warrant. Oh wait! That’s already the law! SLOW DOWN. The state has no obligation to accommodate your desire to break the law.
- Ice February 19, 2023 (5:13 pm)
  
  “I’ve had my share of accidents, but it was the roads’ fault, not mine”
- CJ February 20, 2023 (12:40 am)
  
  Speed aside, I totally agree the lanes are hard to see. Better reflective paint and those “markers” would be helpful.