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2:58 PM: Thanks for the tips. A crash is blocking multiple lanes on the westbound bridge just west of 99.
3:44 PM: SDOT says the scene is clear.
4:25 PM: Listening back to archived radio exchanges, officers and firefighters at the scene reported the same thing as officers below – two people walked away from the crash. Police checked the plates and the car, registered to a West Seattle address, had not been reported stolen.
Accident clearing now. Another van is in the ditch near the west seattle sign off Fauntleroy. Be careful out there
I saw the two perps walking away and got pictures and I reported this to the police. Looks from what I saw like they were likely racing or going to fast and lost control and wrecked then abandoned the vehicle. Probably stolen. 
I’d strongly advise not showing people’s faces from info that is unconfirmed. Creates a “guilty before proven innocent” mentality and assumptions.
The man who caused the accident fled the scene with a female companion. I drove by shortly after it happened and saw them walking against traffic on the bridge onto e marginal way. The car that caused the accident actually passed me earlier back on I5 near downtown, he was driving well over 100 back there and almost hit me an a few others and I was thinking it’s only a matter of time till he loses control. The victim who was hit was an older gebtleman in a truck (he seemed fine, was on the phone with 911 already). Hope SPD is able to apprehend those low lifes
What about all those other lowlifes that drive 20-40 mph over the speed limit on the West Seattle Bridge every day? I’ve gotten to be afraid to drive on it. The bridge was designed like a speedway. Absent enforcement or a more sensible road design, we will continue to see terrible driving behavior and frequent crashes.
Do you have any info on the bridge closure apparently tomorrow May 5, 6am to 10am?
We have been publishing reminders about that daily, and first reported on it when announced two months ago. Publishing yet another reminder in an hour or so, providing more breaking news doesn’t get in the way. In short, the Emerald City Ride will close the WESTBOUND high bridge approximately 5:30-9:30 am Sunday.
Apparently a complete travesty! OMG, the bridge will be closed for a few hours Sunday morning! What will we do, WHAT ABOUT THE CHILDREN!!!
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