UPDATE: Crash on westbound West Seattle Bridge’s Delridge exit

December 7, 2024 1:17 pm

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1:17 PM: Thanks for the tips. Traffic is backing up on the westbound West Seattle Bridge because of a crash and emergency response near the Delridge exit. If you have to head that way, be patient – or wait a while.

1:20 PM: One texter says the backup is primarily on the exit ramp itself.

1:39 PM: Thanks to commenter Agen for posting the photo bearing that out. SFD has now cleared, to underscore Agen’s report of no apparent senior injuries.

7 Replies to "UPDATE: Crash on westbound West Seattle Bridge's Delridge exit"

Agen Schmitz December 7, 2024 (1:21 pm)

We were the first one there (right behind the car). Seems to have spun out on slippery pavement and hit the barriers. Driver is alright and getting attention from medics and fire department
- Brian December 7, 2024 (6:39 pm)
  
  It appears that the front fell off. As I understand it, that isn’t supposed to occur during regular operation.
  - Derp December 7, 2024 (8:16 pm)
    
    Or it came off when he hit the wall.
    - Brian December 7, 2024 (9:43 pm)
      
      Also a possibility. I think we can both agree that the front should not have fallen off, though. That indicates a failure even the manufacturers would agree is catastrophic to the structural integrity of the vehicle. The front is meant to stay on.
      - Neighbor December 8, 2024 (7:41 am)
        
        I know you’re making a Clarke and Dawe reference but unlike ships cars have crumple zones. The front really is meant to fall off.
      - Brian December 8, 2024 (1:32 pm)
        
        This is what community is all about. I’m updating my notes accordingly.
    - Falcon December 7, 2024 (11:07 pm)
      
      It’s a comedy sketch. A damn good one too.

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