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Hi Seattle neighbors, I’m reaching out in hopes that someone might be able to help. There was a hit-and-run involving a motorcycle on Martin Luther King Jr Way S & S Alaska St (near Columbia City Station). The accident occurred at approximately 8:15 p.m. on April 18, 2025, at MLK Jr. Way and S Alaska St. in Seattle (near the Columbia City light rail station) The motorcycle appears to be a 1988-1999 Honda Goldwing GL1500. It was heading south on MLK and continued fleeing southbound after the incident. Original post and source： https://www.reddit.com/r/SeattleWA/comments/1k5q0b8/please_help_us_find_who_did_this_witness_appeal/ Police Release: My personal analysis： – BEFORE: the motorcycle was traveling south on MLK Jr Way S from the north, arriving in Columbia City (red dot on the map); – AFTER: the motorcycle continued to flee south on MLK; – we are focusing on： which northern entrance section it entered the main MLK roadway from, and What are the locations where the motorcycle may have been captured on camera? The red line (MLK) is lined with residential neighborhoods and side roads that are not suitable for heavy motorcycles, It’s not a challenge to verify the map won’t let you go through the area on either side of the red line, which is what I get when poke around in the map, no matter which direction I click to come from. Also I’d venture to guess that once you get into these areas, you’ll be slowed down severely, that’s not something this type of motorcyclist wants to see. So let’s push back this scenario. Possible northern entry points to MLK Jr Way S: S McClellan St (the most critical entry point) McClellan is the main intersection connecting Rainier Ave S to MLK. It is very likely that motorcycles will turn into MLK here, traveling from north to south. So most likely: coming from Beacon Hill or Rainier Valley to the north. Directions Motorcycles may come from: Blue Line: -north to south on MLK Green Line: -Rainier Ave S or 23rd Ave S onto MLK Jr Way S; -and then onto MLK via McClellan St or Hanford St; -north to south on MLK into Columbia City area. Yellow Line: -S McClellan St from west to east -turn right to MLK These routes make the most sense because MLK is a main road, perfect for motorcycles to pass through quickly, and I used the incident site as the destination. Attempts to start from different places will basically advance on these paths. So our target area is narrowed down to businesses in the area near these lines. If there are traffic cameras or businesses nearby to monitor (e.g., corner stores like Columbia City Market, The Station Columbia City), the time of the incident is certain, you can go back and see if you captured a clearer trail of the motorcycle in those minutes. Here are the businesses that may be involved: 1. O’Reilly Auto Parts Address: 2715 S McClellan St auto stores that usually have exterior security cameras in front of the door that cover the parking area and corner of the street.
Address: 2716 MLK Jr Way S is a corner store with a window facing the main MLK road and most likely has a street camera. This is one of the most likely spots for motorcycles to be caught on camera if they are coming up the main road from McClellan.
Address: 3014 MLK Jr Way S (near the intersection of S Hanford St) Close to the street, modern décor, outdoor lighting, possible camera at the door. must pass through area:
Address: 3925 Martin Luther King Jr Way S, Seattle, WA 98108 Close to the street, google maps confirms camera
Address: 3219 MLK Jr Way S Although the building is on the low side, there is a parking area. Although the building is low key, there is a parking area, and it is possible that there is a simple surveillance camera pointed at the entrance.
Address: 4525 Martin Luther King Jr Way S, Seattle, WA 98108 Close to the street, likely to have a camera at the door. Not likely to be in this location, but try
Address: S Hanford St & Rainier Ave S (off of Rainier) Ave S near (on Rainier) Side to side with MLK, unlikely to be right in front of the camera, but motorcycles may be caught if there is traffic movement at this intersection. I’ve labeled the locations where there are likely to be cameras on the map. The red line strip not far from the crime site is a residential neighborhood, and it’s also possible that a home’s camera could be facing the Main Street We’re trying to identify any private security cameras, doorbell cams (e.g., Ring), or business surveillance along MLK Jr Way S, especially between S McClellan St and Columbia City Station, that might have caught the motorcycle traveling southbound before or shortly after the incident. If you or someone you know lives, works, or owns property near the above sites , please consider checking your footage around that time. Any tips or shared footage (even partial license plate, helmet details, bike model, etc.) would be hugely appreciated. Please call the police if you find something。
Incident Number: [2025-104000](tel:2025-104000) Thank you so much for any help you can offer. Stay safe out there. submitted by /u/Ok-Implement1107 |
