Kirkland Police Department News Release
A Kirkland Police Officer was involved in a motor vehicle accident shortly after 9:00 pm on December 15, while responding to a domestic violence call. The officer was driving north on 124th Avenue NE in the 12000 block when a southbound vehicle suddenly turned left in front of the officer’s marked patrol vehicle. The officer swerved right to avoid hitting the vehicle and went through a yard striking a house. The officer suffered minor bumps and was transported to the hospital for precautionary reasons. The officer had a citizen with him in the vehicle as part of a ride along program who also received minor injuries. One person was in the house at the time of the accident and was not injured. The Kirkland Police Traffic Unit is conducting the investigation into the incident. For more information about this incident please contact Sergeant Rob Saloum at 425-587-3401.
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