Five vehicles were involved in recent collision on N 175th

Five vehicles collided at Wallingford and N 175th in Shoreline on June 23, 2025, leading to three serious injuries, including two individuals in critical condition. Emergency responders transported the injured to Harborview Medical Center, with Shoreline Fire crews needing to extricate one patient by cutting the top off a car. A nearby resident noted that the impact shook his house, illustrating the collision's force. N 175th was blocked from Meridian to Aurora as authorities managed the emergency response and subsequent cleanup efforts. Detectives from the KCSO Major Accident Response and Reconstruction Unit are conducting an ongoing investigation into the incident.

This collision underscores the risks associated with busy intersections in the area. Shoreline community members may call for increased safety measures following this event. The investigation will seek to determine the cause and potential legal ramifications of the crash.