Accidents

Winthrop, Washington (September 6, 2019) - A hiker sustained injuries in a fall near Washington Pass and was rescued by a search and rescue team on Friday. According to the report, the hiker sustained a broken pelvis and had lost consciousness from falling at an elevation of 6,500 feet. He has been transported to Harborview...

Leavenworth, Washington (September 1, 2019) - A hiker was found dead in Alpine Lakes Wilderness on Sunday morning. The hiker, identified as Sean Mortensen, is believed to have fallen 150 feet while hiking solo in the area. According to the report, Mortensen had hiked into Spectacle Lake with his brother and another friend. On...

Seattle, Washington (August 31, 2019) - One woman was reported to have fallen off the cliffs at the 3800 block of Discovery Park Boulevard on Saturday. She was successfully rescued through the efforts of crews from the Seattle Fire Department. She was reported to have been taken to Harborview Medical Center, though it has...

Stevenson, Washington (August 29, 2019) - A hiker died from his injuries after getting struck by a falling tree at the Pacific Crest Trail. The victim, identified as 28 year-old Finn Bastian from Preetz, Germany couldn't be revived and died. According to the report, the Skamania County Sheriff's Office received a call from a...

Seattle, Washington (August 28, 2019) - One person was reported to have been hospitalized after falling off an overpass at Queen Anne Drive. The injured victim was said to have fallen 20-30 feet, and was rescued by crews from the Seattle Fire Department. They were taken to Harborview Medical Center and was reported to be...

Seattle, Washington (August 20, 2019) - A man was taken to Harborview Medical Center after getting rescued from a ravine near the 4700 block of 21st Avenue Southwest on Tuesday afternoon. He was mentioned to be in stable condition and is expected to fully recover. No other injuries were reported. According to the report, the...

Lakewood, Washington (August 17, 2019) - A tree service worker was killed at the 11300 block of Tower Road Southwest on Saturday afternoon in an accident. The worker, identified as  Robin Ruel Jr., was struck by a severed section of a tree and was pinned in place. He was pronounced dead on the scene, with...