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‘I hope that others who have gone through tragedy or will in the future will never feel alone’

Loved ones of just a couple of the 240 people killed in Seattle traffic in the past decade spoke to a gathering of friends, first responders, city officials, safe streets advocates and neighbors Thursday at City Hall. Neighbors then took … Continue reading

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The true cost of Move Seattle

Mike Wang was biking home to his family one evening in July 2011 when a man driving an SUV made a quick left turn and killed him on Dexter Ave. It’s impossible to fill a hole in the world the … Continue reading

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After NE 75th St safety project: Speeding way down, safety way up, traffic delays … down?

The NE 75th Street Road Safety Corridor project (PDF) has been a huge success by every possible measure. The street is safer for everyone, it’s more comfortable for everyone, and everyone is moving more efficiently. When I say everyone, I … Continue reading

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On year anniversary of devastating DUI, community rallies in call for ‘vision zero’

Dan Schulte told a crowd of residents gathered in memory of his parents and in a call for safer streets that being a public figure feels “strange” to him. In fact, he wasn’t even sure he wanted to be at … Continue reading

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King 5 interviews Dan Schulte ahead of today’s memorial walk

Though few people in our nation can say they have never had a friend or family member who has been involved in a serious traffic collision, the Schulte family’s past year has been unimaginable. One year ago, Judy and Dennis … Continue reading

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In memory of the Schultes, Safe Roads Awareness Week starts March 25

One year ago, a family was devastated when a man driving drunk plowed into them as they crossed NE 75th Street at 33rd Ave NE near Eckstein Middle School. Judy and Dennis Schulte were killed, and their daughter-in-law Karina and … Continue reading

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Mullan pleads guilty in devastating DUI on NE 75th St

The justice system can only bring brief semisweet relief after a collision as terrible as the one Mark Mullan caused on NE 75th Street March 25. Mullan pleaded guilty today to the charges of vehicular homicide and vehicular assault. He … Continue reading

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Loper: Grief, outrage and a clear call for safer neighborhood streets following NE 75th tragedy

Two weeks hardly seems like enough time for reflection. But these last two weeks in NE Seattle deserve a little anyway. By now, most readers will know the basic facts: A fatal collision at 4:10 pm on Monday, March 25 on … Continue reading

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In wake of Eckstein tragedy: Memorials, fundraiser and a new push for a safer NE 75th St

Friends, family and neighbors continue to mourn the deaths of Judy and Dennis Schulte Monday and send their thoughts and prayers to Karina and baby Elias as they recover from critical injuries. Today is Karina’s birthday. A memorial continues to … Continue reading

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Grandparents killed, mother and infant child critical in wake of tragedy in front of Eckstein Middle School

A family was devastated Monday in the street in front of Eckstein Middle School. A mother and her infant child are in critical condition. The infant’s grandparents, Judy and Dennis Schulte, were killed immediately. Just moments earlier, the Schultes stopped … Continue reading

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