A head-on collision on Southwest Grady way this morning resulted in the death of one of the drivers.
Just east of Tukwila near Longacres Drive Southwest, at around 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 15, a woman in her 40’s crossed the center line of traffic and collided with a vehicle carrying a couple in their 60s.
Renton Fire tweeted that they were on the scene and were initiating CPR for the younger woman who eventually died at the scene.
The couple was transported to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries, according to Renton police.
Grady Way was closed to police could investigate the incident.
No other information has been released as to why the collision occurred.
Unfortunate update to this accident as it is now a fatality. Please be advised that Grady Way is closed as @RentonpdWA investigates this incident. (Photo @KOMOBrianM / @komonews) pic.twitter.com/W8LHwnjwVe
— Renton Firefighters (@RentonFireL864) February 15, 2019
#Update: Command reporting 1 patient now CPR in progress. Expect significant delays on Grady Way. @RentonpdWA also onscene https://t.co/8mCsg4GhRF
— Renton Firefighters (@RentonFireL864) February 15, 2019
RPD and @RentonFireL864 on scene for accident with injuries/SW Grady Way @ Longacres DR SW closed both directions. Delays expected, please use alternate routes while Fire and Medics treating injuries/@kcmetrobus advised for detour/sh pic.twitter.com/qHiCBUi3VR
— Renton Police Dept. (@RentonpdWA) February 15, 2019