SEATTLE — A woman is in critical condition after a two-car collision sent their vehicle into the water in Seattle's Alki Beach neighborhood, according to the Seattle Fire Department.
The accident happened on Alki Avenue Southwest.
Witnesses told police a man was driving at a high rate of speed when he crashed head-on into the woman's car, sending it into the water.
Bystanders acted quickly and pulled the woman from the water onto dry land.
Two men jumped into the water and attempted to break the car's window. A neighbor was able to find a hammer that the group used to smash the window open. Another neighbor brought out a ladder which the men used to bring the woman onto dry land. They then jumped into action performing CPR.
Rescue divers did not find any additional occupants of the car.
The driver of the other car was taken to the hospital for treatment.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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