A man is dead after a shooting led to a crash on Wednesday night in Maple Valley.
Deputies were called to the 18600 block of Renton-Maple Valley Road Southeast around 8 p.m.
Investigators said it is unclear exactly where and how the shooting occurred.
A man who was at a bar across the street from where a car crashed told KIRO 7 he heard gunshots and rushed out to help.
“I heard a ‘crack, crack, crack,’ and the next thing I know I run out to see what’s going on, and there was an accident on the road. When I ran up on it, there was a young man that was down in his seat and there was a girl that was very distraught,” Curtis Fowler said.
The investigation was put on hold for a short time while Puget Sound Energy stabilized a power pole hit by the car.
The crash also knocked out power to the bar across the street.
Renton-Maple Valley Road Southeast and State Route 169 were closed between Cedar Grove Road and Maxwell Road for the investigation.
#Update: Detectives w/ KCSO Major Crimes continue their shooting inv. near the 18600 blk. Renton Maple Valley Rd SE. One male is deceased. Road closures are likely throughout the night between Cedar Grove and Maxwell Rd. KCSO thanks @wastatepatrol and @KCRoads for assistance.
— King County Sheriff's Office PIO (@kingcosoPIO) May 20, 2021
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