A horrific Memorial Day crash that saw a speeding car launch off a curb and crash through two homes on South 120th Street has prompted renewed calls from Boulevard Park residents for immediate traffic safety measures.
As we previously reported, the dramatic crash occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Monday, May 26, 2025 when a mid-sized sedan traveling eastbound on South 120th Street failed to stop at the intersection with Military Road South in Burien.
The vehicle struck a lane divider at high speed, became airborne, and crashed through one home before coming to rest in a second.
Fortunately, no one was inside either of the homes at the time, and the driver sustained minor injuries and was detained.
In response, local resident Kirk Meeks launched a Change.org petition urging the City of Burien to install traffic calming measures between Military Road and Des Moines Memorial Drive. The petition cites a “terrifying pattern of accidents” and calls for solutions such as speed bumps or stop signs to deter speeding.
““We have witnessed a terrifying pattern of accidents, and it’s only a matter of time before another life is lost,” Meeks wrote in the petition. “We must act now to prevent further tragedies.”
City of Burien Acknowledges Concerns
The City of Burien has acknowledged the community’s concerns.
“The City of Burien is actively in the process of improving safety on our roadways, sidewalks, and neighborhoods,” the city’s Communications and Public Engagement Manager Devin Chicras told KIRO7 News. “Through extensive engagement with the community, we have heard loud and clear that public safety is a top priority.”
As of Thursday, May 29, the petition has garnered 43 signatures. Residents hope that increased attention to the issue will lead to swift action from city officials.
