Thursday, October 3, 2013

Fatality Traffic Collision on Union Hill Road

Redmond Police Traffic Units are on the scene of a two-car fatality traffic collision in the 19000 block of Union Hill Road this morning, October 3rd. 

A passenger vehicle driven by a 22 year old Bellevue resident was traveling eastbound on Union Hill Road.  The vehicle collided with a construction heavy equipment front loader causing significant damage to the vehicle.  The driver was treated at the scene.  Aid transported the driver, but he died in route to the hospital.  The driver of the front loader was unhurt.

Witnesses stated that speed may have been a factor. 

Union Hill Road will be closed for several hours between 188th and 192nd Ave. NE for investigation.

Released by RPD Officer Mike Dowd

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