Seattle, WA – August 1, 2025, a Seattle police cruiser crashed into a minivan at the intersection of 5th Avenue and Seneca Street, an incident caught on nearby traffic cameras. The collision occurred around 1:33 a.m. as the patrol car, running with lights and sirens, ran a red light while heading southbound on 5th Avenue. The minivan, which had the right of way on a green light, was struck in the intersection. Surveillance footage from Seneca and 6th captured the crash. Authorities have not yet released information on injuries, and the circumstances remain under investigation.
DC Law Group: Seattle Police Cruiser Collides with Minivan at 5th & Seneca
Seattle, WA – August 1, 2025 – A Seattle Police Department cruiser collided with a civilian minivan at the intersection of 5th Avenue and Seneca Street at around 1:30 AM while responding to a domestic disturbance call with both lights and sirens activated. The cruiser struck the minivan as the driver entered the intersection on a green light. Both occupants of the minivan—a 26‑year‑old woman and a 27‑year‑old man—sustained injuries and were taken to local hospitals in stable condition. The police officer, age 24, also suffered injuries and was transported to Harborview Medical Center in stable condition.
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