Man dies after shooting, crash in Rainier Valley



SEATTLE -- Authorities say a man died Friday after being shot and then crashing a vehicle in Rainier Valley.

The crash happened on S. Othello Street near 45th Avenue.

Seattle Police say the man crashed into another vehicle. The other driver checked on him and saw he had been shot.  He was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead, officials said.

Police believe the shooting happened near the crash scene, and are asking anyone with information to contact them.

The man's identity has not been released.