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Reckless driving reported on Martin Luther King Jr Way, Seattle WA

Traffic

Reported: 10/31/2025 08:38 AM

E Yesler Wy & Martin Luther King Jr Way, Seattle, WA 98144

A white Mercedes Sprinter van was driving recklessly southbound on Martin Luther King Jr. Way and East Yesler Way. The driver swerved in and out of traffic, used the center lane to pass vehicles, and tailgated others, creating a dangerous situation.

Audio|Source: Seattle Fire / Seattle Police East / South Precincts

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Transcript:

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The store sector moving violation, MLK changing her way in ECSler, white color and Mercedes.

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The center lane has a passing lane slowing in and out and recklessly tailgating occupied by a white male with a beard and then further. Last seen, driving southbound from MLK Jing her way and ECSler.

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I'm just trying one of the mirth.

00:35

Go ahead.

00:38

Out of a million, (number withheld). Can I get it? 3-2, please.

00:49

They're shooting (number withheld) Avenue at HMC, gunshot when the victim walked in at 0 430 hours.

00:58

They were shot in the Ballard area,

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in the left ear after being harassed for money.

01:04

They were transported from Northwest Hospital 45 minutes ago in stable condition.

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(number withheld) Avenue.

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And is there a sergeant that copies the shooting victim at HMC?

01:19

Currently send you a message.

01:26

Received.

01:31

Lord's sector traffic violation, Martin Luther King Jr. Way and East Yessler Way.

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There's a white Mercedes Sprinter van driving southbound using the center lane to pass other vehicles swerving in and out of traffic.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Way and E.C.S.L.

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E Yesler Wy & Martin Luther King Jr Way, Seattle, WA 98144

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