A driver had only minor injuries after a car went down a 75-foot embankment on Friday, May 19 along South 212th Street in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

A driver had only minor injuries after a car went down a 75-foot embankment on Friday, May 19 along South 212th Street in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

Car goes down 75-foot embankment in Kent; driver escapes serious injury

Friday, May 19 crash along South 212th Street

A driver had only minor injures after a car went down a 75-foot embankment in the 9500 block of South 212th Street in Kent.

Firefighters responded at about 1:21 p.m. Friday, May 19 to the crash, according to an email from Puget Sound Fire spokesperson Pat Pawlak. He said the crash was near the “S” curves of South 212th Street.

The lone occupant was able to self-extricate and had minor injuries, according to Puget Sound Fire. The crash caused the temporary closure of one lane of westbound lane along South 212th Street.


Talk to us

Please share your story tips by emailing editor@kentreporter.com.

To share your opinion for publication, submit a letter through our website https://www.kentreporter.com/submit-letter/. Include your name, address and daytime phone number. (We’ll only publish your name and hometown.) Please keep letters to 300 words or less.

A car sits at the bottom of a 75-foot embankment Friday, May 19 in the 9500 block of South 212th Street in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

A car sits at the bottom of a 75-foot embankment Friday, May 19 in the 9500 block of South 212th Street in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

More in News

t
3 Auburn residents charged with murder in death of Kent man

Ages 20, 18 and 16 they allegedly killed Chris Wesolowicz in 2022 at Southcenter Mall parking garage

t
Kent School Board delays vote on extra funds for middle school renovation

Directors want specific financial figures before approving additional $2.5M for Canyon Ridge

t
Children catch a fish in Kent at the Old Fishing Hole

Annual event gives kids a chance to learn about fishing

t
Kent Police plan extra resources to combat illegal street racing

Police issue statement to remind racers, spectators of city laws prohibiting such events

Stock photo, Metro Creative Graphics
Man reportedly used backpack to kill girlfriend in Kent

Man charged with 2nd-degree murder; struck her multiple times during dispute outside 7-Eleven store

t
Kent Police seek public’s help to find teen girl missing since 2020

Few leads for detectives in search for Asia Wilbon

Kentlake High School. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
Former Kentlake High teacher pleads not guilty to sex crime

Charged with communication with a minor for immoral purposes after reported incidents with student

t
Kent Police make arrest in May 13 killing of SeaTac woman

Officers arrest boyfriend for investigation of second-degree murder with domestic violence enhancement

t
Paw Fest at Kent Station to feature adoptions, parade, costume contest

Event runs from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 3

Most Read