2022 was the deadliest year on record for people experiencing homelessness in King County

New data reveals 2022 was the deadliest year on record for people experiencing homelessness in King County. That's according to the county's Medical Examiner's Office which only investigates people who died of sudden, unexpected or unnatural causes. "I don't like to see what I see. It hurts me to see that," said Donald taking in the sunshine in Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood Monday afternoon. Donald said he’s been experiencing homelessness for the past 10 years and has seen a lot living on these streets, including an increase in drug usage. "There's not a day that goes by I don't see people in the doorways, and that's none of my business,” said Donald. “But it's really disturbing." King County Public Health officials said that increased drug usage played a significant role in last year's record-breaking 310 homeless deaths. According to the county's medical examiner's office 238 of them, or 77%, were determined to be "accidental." Officials with King County Public Health said most of the "accidental" deaths stem from an increase in fentanyl-related overdoses. A trend blamed on the vast amount of cheap fentanyl in circulation. Read the full story here: https://www.king5.com/article/news/lo...