Crime & Safety
Renton Cop Crashes During Medical Emergency
The crash happened at at Talbot Road and Grady Way in the downtown area, according to firefighters.
RENTON, WA - A Renton police officer experienced a medical emergency while on duty Tuesday, causing him to fall unconscious and crash his patrol car.
The crash happened around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday near the intersection of Talbot Road and Grady Way, according to Renton police Commander David Leibman. The 38-year-old officer was driving eastbound on Grady when he lost consciousness and crashed into a utility pole.
The officer was not injured as a result of a crash, but he was taken to Valley Medical Center for tests related to the medical issue he experienced.
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#BREAKING Units responding to injury accident at Talbot Rd and Grady Way. Initial reports are it involved a police vehicle, unclear at this time which LE agency is involved. Updates to follow.
— Renton Firefighters (@RentonFireL864) July 10, 2018
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