Captain Jason Berry
Government and Media Relations
(360) 596-4010 – office
(360) 596-4015 – fax
http://www.wsp.wa.gov
*** For Immediate Release***
Date:
April 27, 2010
Contact:
Trooper Christina Martin
Phone:
425-766-0812
E-mail:
Christina.Martin@wsp.wa.gov
Seattle Man Struck and Killed on Ship Canal Bridge
A 29 year old Seattle man was struck by three vehicles in an early morning collision on southbound Interstate 5 on the Ship Canal Bridge.
At 2:34 a.m. Washington State Patrol (WSP) Communications received numerous calls of a pedestrian acting aggressively towards vehicles on southbound Interstate 5. Within minutes the pedestrian was struck and killed. The three drivers remained at the scene and are cooperating with investigators. No charges will be filed against any of the drivers. It is unknown if the pedestrian was under the influence of alcohol or drugs.