July 17—An off-duty Seattle Fire Department Deputy Chief assists treating a motorcycle crash patient who slammed into a wall along southbound I-5 expressway to Columbia Street exit.

The Deputy Chief was inside his car when he heard the crash and called 911 to report the motorcycle accident. Next, the Deputy Chief took out his aid kit and began rendering assistance to the injured patient who was wearing his helmet.

Medics arrived on scene and transported the patient to Harborview Medical Center in critical condition with life threatening injuries.

WSP is investigating the accident.