66-Year-Old Man Dies in Fiery Collision near 124th Avenue Southeast

KENT, WA (January 29, 2025) – Friday evening, Ricky Eldon Ballard was killed in a fiery multi-car accident on Kent-Kangley Road.

Dispatchers received calls around 8:00 p.m., at the 12400 block of Kent-Kangley Road near 124th Avenue Southwest.

For reasons under investigation, Ballard was driving a blue Mustang east when he veered into oncoming lanes and crashed into a curb. In addition, Ballard struck two oncoming westbound vehicles.

Nearby witnesses located Ballard trapped inside the burning car, and extricated him from the vehicle. Despite life-saving efforts, medics pronounced 66-year-old Ballard at the scene.

Meanwhile, one of the drivers sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene.

Emergency crews shut down the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties. Alcohol was not suspected as a factor in the crash, and further investigation was handled by the Kent Police Traffic Unit.

Our law firm sends out our heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of Ricky Eldon Ballard who are grieving over the loss of their loved one.

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