Couple Assaulted, Robbed at Rainier Beach Light Rail Station

November 29th, 2009
SPD: On November 27th at approximately 8:45 p.m. a husband and wife rode the light rail from downtown. When they got off at MLK Jr. Way South and South Henderson Street, a group of male suspects began following them. One of the suspects asked a disarming question, putting the victims at ease. Then the couple was [...]

Once More, with Feeling…

November 14th, 2009

Post Censorship re: Alleged Assault in International District transferring from light rail to bus

October 6th, 2009

Rainier Beach Shooting Victim Caught Between Gangs, Cops Say

October 6th, 2009
SEATTLEPI.COM: A woman who was hit by a possible ricochet bullet Sept. 12 at a Rainier Avenue South bus stop was waiting for a connecting coach when she became a victim of an ongoing gang war between South Seattle and Central District gang members, according to police and court documents. The woman was shot near the intersection [...]

Train collides with car

June 30th, 2009
Sound Transit train and car collide in Seattle According to local transportation policy expert, John Niles, Sound Transit's EIS,,, ...forecast a collision with a vehicle, bike, or pedestrian averaging every 12 days. Most are expected to be minor, but serious injuries and fatalities are not unheard of in other light rail cities, at a rate per passenger mile that exceeds urban car and bus driving/riding. John has portions of the EIS showing Sound Transit's analysis posted on his website here. Interestingly, yesterday's collision was caused by a driver crossing the tracks after turning left against a red light. ...

Car hits Sound Transit train, one injured - Seattle Post Intelligencer

June 29th, 2009
  Car hits Sound Transit train, one injured Seattle Post Intelligencer Will Sound Transit file a claim with the at fault driver's insurance company? The learning curve begins for driving around light rail trains. ... and more »

Light Rail Trail Collides With Car In Seattle - KIROtv.com

June 29th, 2009
  Light Rail Trail Collides With Car In Seattle KIROtv.com SEATTLE -- A Sound Transit light-rail train and a vehicle collided Monday afternoon in Seattle. The car was T-boned in the intersection of Martin Luther ... and more »