A fatal crash in Seattle’s Interbay neighborhood has left one man dead and a woman seriously injured. The collision occurred late Tuesday night at 15th Avenue West and West Newton Street, involving a speeding motorcycle and a pedestrian crossing the street. Police have shut down the area for investigation and are urging the public to avoid the scene. Witnesses and anyone with video footage are asked to come forward as detectives work to piece together what happened.

Fatal Collision in Interbay Under Investigation by Seattle Police

Seattle police are investigating a deadly crash that occurred late Tuesday night in the Interbay neighborhood. The collision happened around 11:20 p.m. at the intersection of 15th Avenue West and West Newton Street, involving a motorcycle and a pedestrian.

When officers arrived at the scene, they found a 32-year-old male motorcyclist critically injured in the roadway. Despite life-saving efforts by Seattle Fire Department medics, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. A female pedestrian who had also been struck was transported to Harborview Medical Center and remains in serious condition

Witnesses reported that the motorcyclist was traveling northbound on 15th Avenue West at a high rate of speed when he struck the woman, who was crossing the street westbound after exiting a transit bus

The impact caused significant injuries to both individuals.

Detectives from the Traffic Collision Investigation Squad responded to the scene and are conducting a full investigation. The area around 15th Avenue West and West Newton Street was shut down overnight to allow for evidence collection and scene reconstruction. Police have asked the public to avoid the area while the investigation continues.

Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant video footage to contact the Traffic Collision Investigation Squad at 206-684-8923. The incident number is 2025-207769

This tragic event has renewed concerns about speeding and pedestrian safety in Seattle’s busy corridors. City officials have not yet commented on whether additional safety measures will be considered in response to the crash.