Two Seattle brothers are suddenly facing life without either parent after a weekend crash that killed their mother and father. The loss has rattled relatives and neighbors, with family video capturing the raw shock as friends rushed to the scene. As investigators work to sort out what happened, the community is already trying to figure out how to support the boys.
Family Grief Captured On Camera
A video shared with local reporters and published by KIRO 7 shows the sons and relatives at the crash site, along with short interviews featuring nearby residents. According to the station’s report, both parents died in the collision. The footage records the boys’ immediate reaction as loved ones step in, trying to comfort them in the middle of the chaos.
Where This Fits In Washington’s Crash Toll
Every collision has its own heartbreak, but this tragedy comes as traffic deaths across Washington remain stubbornly high. Preliminary counts show 731 people were killed on state roads in 2024, down slightly from 810 in 2023, according to the Washington Traffic Safety Commission. The commission cites impairment and speeding as leading contributing factors in deadly crashes statewide.
Investigation Ongoing…