Two people inside car injured when it crashes into Kent apartment | Photos

Car went down an embankment in the 8700 block of South 259th Street

Puget Sound Fire responds to a car that went down an embankment and crashed into the Madison on the River Apartments Thursday morning, April 13. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

Puget Sound Fire responds to a car that went down an embankment and crashed into the Madison on the River Apartments Thursday morning, April 13. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

Two people were injured when their vehicle went down an embankment Thursday morning, April 13 and crashed into an apartment building.

The crash occurred at about 9:12 a.m. at the Madison on the River Apartments, 8711 S. 259th St., according to Puget Sound Fire spokesperson Pat Pawlak. The complex is southeast of downtown Kent.

The two people were treated at the scene and transported to a local hospital, according to Puget Sound Fire. No residents were injured.

Firefighters used specialized jacks to stabilize the vehicle, according to Puget Sound Fire. The car caused moderate damage to the apartment building. A Kent building inspector evaluated the damage to the building.


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Firefighters use specialized jacks to stabilize the vehicle that crashed April 13 into a Kent apartment complex. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

Firefighters use specialized jacks to stabilize the vehicle that crashed April 13 into a Kent apartment complex. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

Two people inside the car were injured in the April 13 crash into a Kent apartment building at 8711 S. 259th St. Nobody was hurt inside the apartment. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

Two people inside the car were injured in the April 13 crash into a Kent apartment building at 8711 S. 259th St. Nobody was hurt inside the apartment. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

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