Renton, Wash. – Four people were killed and four others were injured following a multiple-vehicle traffic collision in suburban Seattle Tuesday afternoon, according to King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO).
The multi-vehicle crash happened just before 12:45 p.m. in the area of SE 192nd Street and 140th Avenue SE in Renton.
King County Sheriff's Office MARR (Major Accident Response and Reconstruction) detectives are currently investigating a fatality accident at SE 192nd Street and 140th Avenue SE in Fairwood.
We expect this intersection to be closed for an undetermined amount of time. pic.twitter.com/mMbAdVwld3
— King County Sheriff's Office (@kingcosoPIO) March 19, 2024
Deputies and firefighters responded to the scene and found four vehicles involved in the crash.
According to King County Sheriff's Office, four people were pronounced dead at the scene. Four other people were injured, with three sustaining life-threatening injuries, and the fourth had minor injuries. All patients were taken to a Seattle area hospital.
The names of the victims were not immediately released.
The incident remains under investigation.
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