According to the King County Sheriff's office around 3pm on Saturday a van traveling northbound on Ambaum driven by a woman a tow truck that was westbound on SW128th. The truck made a right turn on Ambaum in front of the van. The 2 vehicles collided and the van went into the southbound lanes. A southbound Metro bus and the van then collided. The female van driver was killed.
The northbound van had the right of way. Not alcohol or drugs were suspected on any of the drivers involved.
No other information on the identities of the drivers is available at this time.
First, I would like to say to her family I am so sorry this happened. I can't imagine the enormity of what you are going through.
Second, the right on red at 128th and Ambaum needs to be revoked! I live in the area and have had several near collisions at this intersection. Does this accident mean this poor woman's death may be the catalyst for addressing the issue at this intersection and changing it to no right on red? Same goes for 148th and Ambaum--another tragedy waiting to happen.