Investigation underway at traffic incident near ninth avenue, Spokane WA

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Reported: 11/17/2025 09:28 AM

S Walnut St & W 9th Ave, Spokane, WA 99204

Authorities and firefighters are investigating a traffic incident near Walnut Street and Ninth Avenue. They are controlling traffic and securing the area, using crime scene tape and considering drone assistance. The driver remains in the vehicle as emergency personnel work on scene.

Audio|Source: Spokane City Law Enforcement

02:36

Transcript:

00:00

Quote for photos and probably tell so far as MC will probably need to be coming here.

00:07

We need to pick the...

00:09

Good crime scene for this.

00:14

L2Fare you coming and saw that?

00:18

Do worry, I'm coming.

00:22

(name withheld), can you give me a phone call, please?

00:26

Stay firm.

00:28

And just for CAD, I've told multiple people to back up.

00:32

They're not backing up.

00:34

There's about 15 to 20 firefighters working here and the driver still in the seat.

00:42

Coming?

00:46

150.

00:47

One 50. Go ahead.

00:50

If we have a drone unit out, that could be extremely useful for this particular team.

00:57

Adam, which way far, I can start.

01:00

Coming.

01:04

To a board, strike up more north for traffic control, please.

01:13

Coming?

01:18

12-3-16, I can head over there.

01:20

Just tell me where you need me to go and block off.

01:26

Let's take one to two blocks to each.

01:33

Let's go north, south, east, and west until we figure out how this car travels.

01:42

Let's take Olive and Walnut, maybe go further up towards 10th.

01:48

And then we have another unit at 9th, I think (name withheld) is there.

01:53

And then I need one more unit down at 8th, and then walk into alleyways that come in the street the Walnut and see.

02:05

204 sharp aircase, please.

02:07

Coming?

02:13

540 and I'm on scene.

02:14

Where do you want me?

02:16

Go down to 8 and the slots traffic going east and west and then come work this up over here that's up.

02:31

Randy, bring your crime scene tape so I can rope this off over to our street.

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S Walnut St & W 9th Ave, Spokane, WA 99204

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