Family of man killed in motorcycle crash settles with City of Seattle for $6.5 million

The City of Seattle has settled a lawsuit with the family of a 22-year-old man who was killed while riding his motorcycle in a "notoriously dangerous" intersection in the city.

The $6.5 million settlement was reached between the city and the family of Jackson Reavis. According to the suit, on a Monday evening in June 2019, Reavis was riding his motorcycle through the intersection of 35th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 75th Street in Seattle’s Wedgwood neighborhood.

Reavis had the right-of-way and was driving through the intersection when the driver of a pickup truck fatally hit him while turning left on a solid green light against oncoming traffic.

[iwbagiai]

sure, if this is how the city uses tax dollars... maybe they should be punished with tax evasions.

[nancienordwick]

Accidents are accidents. Why is a city held responsible just because they, at times, try to make things safer. That doesn't mean they are obligated to make things safer. Grrr.

[fixento]

There are millions of intersections without left turn signal many just as dangerous. A negelant driver makes a left turn in front of a biker, happen frequently.

[reckless-gem]

6.5$ million for someone dying….I’m sure that is more then what any hospital bills cost and any other fees from funeral cost. Why don’t people give realistic settlements and not a over blown amount, 6.5 million is a ridiculous amount for someone dying from a intersection not have a turn signal.