By Crash News Writer 
Seattle, WA (August 2, 2025) – A Seattle Police Department cruiser sustained significant front-end damage in a crash that occurred early Friday morning in the heart of downtown Seattle.
According to reports, the incident happened near the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Seneca Street. The SPD cruiser reportedly collided with a pole, leaving its front end crumpled and the airbag deployed. A second vehicle at the scene also appeared to be damaged, though it remains unclear how it was involved in the crash.
Authorities have not confirmed whether anyone was injured in the incident. The police vehicle was towed away following the crash, and investigators were seen working in the area to determine the sequence of events that led to the collision.
Traffic in the vicinity was temporarily impacted as crews cleared the wreckage and gathered evidence.
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