WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Hit-run crash in stolen car at 35th/Southern

3:40 PM: Police are looking for the driver of a stolen car who is reported to have hit a tree and possibly some parked cars on 35th SW near SW Southern about 15 minutes ago. She’s described as Hispanic, 20-30 years old, wearing a white pajama shirt, black pants. She is reported to have fled the scene after crashing the gray Kia, possibly headed westbound on foot. The car had no plates but police have verified its status by checking the VIN.

3:57 PM: The crash is actually on Southern just west of 35th. Pic added.

Just thinking March 11, 2026 (3:47 pm)

May have avoided this tragedy to parked cars and those that now have to find replacement or cost of fixing the damage IF perhaps the car would have had license plates and pulled over previously for just that. Wonder how long this car has been reported stolen and driven around without plates?