Crash on Fauntleroy Way by Lincoln Park

The white car in the background is one of two involved in a crash on Fauntleroy Way SW near Lincoln Park’s main lot this past hour. One witness says it was T-boned by another car; as the photo shows, Seattle Fire responded, though not with a medic unit, indicating no major injuries, but we’ll check on who was treated and how they are. Be careful on the wet roads; after a nearly rainless July, it’s easy to forget how to drive safely in these conditions. We’re told that what’s left of the scene has been cleared to the side, so there shouldn’t be any major effects here during the homeward-bound commute.

Alex August 15, 2025 (6:27 pm)

No surprise here. It’s been brutal the last couple days with cars parked on the west side of Fauntleroy and cars queuing in the hatched driveways, cars queuing in the thru lane by the parked cars and cars queuing behind parked cars and not realizing the cars are parked. At the same time the parking lots have been full and cars coming in and out of the lots just add to the chaos.

Stephen August 15, 2025 (8:22 pm)

IMO a stop light at the south end/exit of the big Lincoln Park parking lot would be a good add. It’s a busy intersection when the park is busy and there’s no marked crossings between Kenyon and the ferry dock. Putting a stop light at the parking lot exit would make both crossing and driving easier through there.
Kyle August 15, 2025 (10:25 pm)

FCA still wants WSDOT to build a smaller dock for the ferry too…

Admiral2009 August 15, 2025 (7:16 pm)

The auto body shops are salivating for work, do not be the idiot creating work for them. Streets are very slippery with the 1st rain in a long time.

SunriseHeights August 15, 2025 (11:03 pm)

This is a strangely hostile comment. Sure, try to avoid accidents, but need that be about hating on autobody shops? Maybe I’m misreading the intention of this comment, but I’m genuinely confused.

Alki resident August 15, 2025 (7:58 pm)

We spun out twice today. Be safe

Hammer in Hand August 16, 2025 (8:50 am)

No Problem, just get off the gas and slow down
bill August 16, 2025 (8:56 am)

Once might be a mistake but twice means you don’t drive safely.
- John August 16, 2025 (6:19 pm)
  
  Totally agree! Some people simply don’t learn.

summercat August 15, 2025 (8:04 pm)

SPD needs to do some u-turn enforcement. I have seen too many near misses caused by u-turners. Please make it stop.

Ann August 15, 2025 (9:05 pm)

Agreed! I drove by the accident soon after it happened, but they were on side of road. It seemed to me that it was a result of the all to common “U-turn” situation on an already dangerously crowded street.

kas August 15, 2025 (8:18 pm)

So many cars going northbound flip a u-turn to get into the SB ferry line, without paying attention to the cars behind them that are continuing NB. Maybe not the case here, but have seen it maaaaany times over the years. Hope all are well in this case.

C August 15, 2025 (8:20 pm)

Ah yes my favorite spot to watch people pull illegal u-turns and almost take out cars and cyclists to get in the ferry line. Wish they could park cops down there at peak times- someone is gonna get killed eventually.

John August 16, 2025 (6:22 pm)

U-turns are legal in Seattle. Simply do a Google search.
- KBear August 16, 2025 (8:19 pm)
  
  U-turns are legal except when they interfere with the flow of traffic. If you make someone wait while you turn around, that’s illegal.

ArborHeights August 15, 2025 (9:22 pm)

Totally agree about the dangerous u-turns on this stretch which have been a growing problem in recent years. Not sure if that’s what happened here, but I’ve seen many near misses in this exact area. The ferry line has gotten so much more crowded and chaotic, more enforcement is definitely needed to keep this busy stretch of road safe, especially with many pedestrians, families with children etc. coming and going from the park. The slick roads from the first rain in a long time don’t make things any safer. Hope everyone is ok!

Bess Whitaker August 15, 2025 (10:18 pm)

I witnessed the accident( yes I called 911) and the white car was pulling out on to Fauntleroy turning left. The other car seemed to be going pretty fast and T-boned the white car. The ferry line was backed up in the right lane making it hard for both drivers to see. I hope everyone was ok. I agree there needs to be at least a flashing light at the entrance and exit of the north parking lot. I have also witnessed multiple U-turn accidents due to ferry drivers getting in line. I am always very cautious and never pass people who seem to be pulling over… you never know if they will pull a u-turn. The ferry line is annoying but there does not seem to be another place for them to line up.. just beware if you are driving through.

Suzymoon August 16, 2025 (5:21 pm)

I was almost hit twice going SB. Someone pulling out of the parking lot taking a left. Difficult to see. It’s nuts.

D-Mom August 15, 2025 (11:18 pm)

Totally agree with the frustration on the u-turns, but based on where the cars were when I passed by, I’m guessing that this was a situation of someone pulling out from the north parking lot and not able to see around the packed ferry line. Southbound driver smashes into left turner. I could be wrong, but it is also a dangerous situation since it is near impossible to see cars coming and people drive too fast, not anticipating that.

North Admiral Cyclist August 16, 2025 (7:23 am)

Seattle allows parking within 5 feet of a “driveway” (probably what the parking lot access would be deemed to have), and 20 feet of a crosswalk. Most people that are parking respect the 5 feet, however, few respect the 20 feet at crosswalks. Five feet is not enough to be able to see a car coming – even at the posted speed limit, and on Fauntleroy, drivers are driving well over the speed limit. Therefore, SDOT has increased the no parking area to the north of the driveway with a sign to approximately 40 feet to “daylight” and let people pulling out see what’s coming. However, the street signing does not seem to apply the no parking to ferry queues. A cross hatch of paint on the ferry lane with signing would help keep this area open. But then, queued ferry riders would be afraid of line cutters U-turning into line in front of them. As far as the U-turns, I’ve had hundreds of U-turns pulled in front of me on my bicycle. Always a surprise as no one signals since they know they are making an illegal maneuver and don’t want to telegraph their intentions. SDOT could reduce illegal U-turns with a center curb or pylons on Fauntleroy, but then residents on the east side of Fauntleroy would be inconvenienced when they come and go from their home. Convenience comes first, safety second.
Suzymoon August 16, 2025 (5:22 pm)

Exactly!

Lincoln Park Mom August 18, 2025 (10:26 am)

Lincoln Park neighbor here. If people didn’t pull right up to the driveway/side street or corners then cars could turn sharply to view oncoming cars left and right. But this is not the case. Parking is limited in the park and Fauntleroy and side streets fill up to maximum capacity. People do not obey the rules of the road, they pull u-turns and stop traffic, they park in my driveway or block me in. It’s frustrating. I know it was all there before I purchased my home and I have nothing to say about it but I do think obeying the laws of the road are imperative to being a safe neighborhood. Just my 2 cents.

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