The juvenile pedestrians reportedly ran across a crosswalk against a red light when the accident happened.
Kent, Wash. – Two juveniles were seriously injured when they were struck by a vehicle while attempting to run across a crosswalk Wednesday evening in Kent, Kent police said.
The accident took place around 5:22 p.m. on 10100 256th Street near 101st Avenue SE.
Police said two juveniles attempted to run across a crosswalk against a red light and a “do not cross” signal when they were hit by a car.
Puget Sound Fire and King County Medic One paramedics responded and treated the victims at the scene before transporting them to a Seattle hospital in unknown condition.
The driver involved stopped and cooperated with investigators.
Kent police shut down SE 256th Street in both directions during the investigation. The roadway was reopened around 6:13 p.m.
Serious traffic collision at the 10100 block of SE 256th.
Traffic is completely shut down both directions until further notice.
Please detour around the area. pic.twitter.com/wpJWEdPWTZ— Kent Police (@kentpd) February 29, 2024
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