Esteban Cortes Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Crash on Interstate 5 [Seattle, WA]
22-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Collision near Mercer Street
SEATTLE, WA (March 12, 2024) – Early Wednesday morning, Esteban Cortes was fatally struck in a pedestrian crash on Interstate 5.
Authorities responded to the northbound lanes, just north of Mercer Street around 12:45 a.m., on February 28th.
Officers say a vehicle driven by Cortes suffered significant tire and rim damage and was stopped on the right shoulder. Shortly after, the 45-year-old male driver of a 2024 Lexus ES with two passengers struck Cortes while he was crossing the northbound lanes.
Despite life-saving efforts, medics pronounced 22-year-old Cortes, from Marysville dead at the scene.
Meanwhile, paramedics transported the Lexus driver to Harborview Medical Center for precaution. Once available, further information will be provided.
Sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Esteban Cortes. Our thoughts are with them during this very difficult time.
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