A motorcyclist was critically injured in a collision at the intersection of 1st Avenue South and South 140th Street in Burien on Wednesday evening, Sept. 18, 2024, and is currently receiving treatment at Harborview Medical Center.
The severe crash – which happened near Kennedy Catholic High School – left the motorcyclist unconscious upon the arrival of first responders.
Firefighters from King County Fire District #2 were first on the scene and immediately began providing emergency care. When paramedics from Medic 4 arrived, they took over patient care with assistance from King County Fire Department’s Unit 2.
The motorcyclist was transported to Harborview Medical Center for further evaluation and treatment. His current condition is unknown.
The details surrounding the collision are under investigation by the King County Sheriff’s Office, which will determine the cause and any potential charges related to the incident.