One killed, four injured in crash at Bridal Trails Grocery Outlet; investigation ongoing, chief says

Kirkland Fire and Police responded to a crash at the Grocery Outlet in the Bridal Trails neighborhood this week that injured four people and left one person dead, officials said on the Sept. 4 This Week in Kirkland podcast.

David Warrecht, summarizing the incident on the podcast, said four people were injured, including the driver, and “sadly, one person passed away, despite life saving efforts.” Warrecht attributed condolences to Police Chief Sherry Harris and said officers were investigating the cause of the crash while working with the property owner to secure the building.

Why it matters: The crash is an ongoing investigation and officials urged patience while police seek to determine cause. No charges, citations or specific causes were reported in the podcast.

This report reflects the city’s statement on the incident delivered in the podcast; police and fire departments are the appropriate authorities for operational details and investigation updates.