Driver cited after striking parked car, crashing into fence in Sammamish

A 44-year-old Redmond man was cited Jan. 4 after crashing his Chevy pickup into a legally parked vehicle, then striking a retention pond fence in the 22100 block of Southeast 32nd Street in Sammamish.

A 44-year-old Redmond man was cited Jan. 4 after crashing his Chevy pickup into a legally parked vehicle, then striking a retention pond fence in the 22100 block of Southeast 32nd Street in Sammamish.

The accident happened around 1:25 p.m., when the man, who was driving westbound, said he was distracted by the sun in his eyes and adjusted his visor.

After striking the parked vehicle, the man overcorrected, crossed both lanes and crashed into the chain-link fence.

A witness who lives nearby said the driver appeared to be traveling at or near the speed limit at the time of the collision.

The driver was cited for improper lane travel.