3 Hospitalized After Crash on Aurora Avenue in Seattle

Police investigating high-speed collision that sent 3 to the hospital

Mar. 3, 2026 at 4:07pm

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A two-car crash on Aurora Avenue in Seattle late Monday night sent three people to the hospital, with one man suffering a serious head injury. Police are investigating the incident, including evaluating the driver of one of the vehicles for possible impairment.

Why it matters

This crash on a major Seattle thoroughfare highlights ongoing concerns about traffic safety and impaired driving in the city. Aurora Avenue has seen a number of serious accidents in recent years, prompting calls for infrastructure improvements and increased enforcement.

The details

According to police, the crash occurred just before 11 p.m. at the intersection of Aurora Avenue N. and N. 105th Street. A blue Subaru was traveling southbound on Aurora when it was struck from behind by a gray Hyundai that was allegedly traveling at a high rate of speed. The impact pushed the Subaru approximately 80 to 100 feet before it came to rest against a nearby building.

  • The crash happened just before 11 p.m. on Monday, March 3, 2026.

The players

Seattle Police Department

The local law enforcement agency responding to and investigating the crash.

Seattle Fire Department

The local fire and emergency medical services department that provided aid to the injured parties.

Harborview Medical Center

The hospital where the three injured individuals were transported for treatment.

30-year-old woman

The driver of the gray Hyundai vehicle involved in the crash.

66-year-old man

The driver of the blue Subaru vehicle involved in the crash, who suffered a serious head injury.

58-year-old woman

The passenger in the blue Subaru vehicle involved in the crash, who sustained minor injuries.

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What they’re saying

“'Aid was provided at the scene and all three were transported to Harborview Medical Center. Medical staff are evaluating the 66-year-old man for a serious head injury. The 58-year-old woman and the 30-year-old woman sustained minor injuries.'”

— Seattle Police Department

“'The impact pushed the Subaru approximately 80 to 100 feet before it came to rest against the building.'”

— Seattle Police Department

What’s next

Police are continuing to investigate the crash, including evaluating the driver of the Hyundai for possible impairment. The condition of the 66-year-old man with the serious head injury will also be closely monitored.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for continued efforts to improve traffic safety and reduce impaired driving on Seattle's roads, particularly on major thoroughfares like Aurora Avenue that have seen a history of serious crashes.