Suquamish, WA (April 7, 2021) - Two pedestrians suffered critical injuries after being struck by a vehicle on Tuesday, April 6, in the town of Suquamish.
The two victims were reportedly crossing at the corner of Suquamish Way and South Street at the time of the crash. The pair were airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle in critical condition. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene at around 5 p.m. that evening.
According to local reports, the driver involved in the accident was an elderly man. He remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities following the collision. The identities of the injured parties have not been revealed at this time.
An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is underway.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Pedestrian Accidents in Washington
As a pedestrian, you have every right to use the roadway. Unfortunately, many drivers fail to look out for those traveling on foot and cause catastrophic accidents. Washington state ranked 21st in the nation for pedestrian fatalities in the first six months of 2019. National statistics reveal that pedestrians are nearly 1.5 times more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to be killed in the event of a car crash.
No matter if you live in a big city or a rural area, you are going to share the road with pedestrians from time to time, and drivers on Seattle roadways owe a duty to all roadway travelers, including pedestrians. Many residents in Washington walk to restaurants, go for a jog, or just want to enjoy a beautiful day on foot. As a pedestrian, you have legal rights, and if you are struck by another vehicle and injured, you may be entitled to compensation with the help of a qualified Seattle personal injury lawyer.
If you have been injured in a Seattle pedestrian accident, you need to consult an experienced Washington pedestrian accident attorney immediately. The legal team at Dore Law Group will examine copies of your medical records, accident reports, and other pieces of evidence to build your case. We have helped many accident victims recover the compensation they deserve after being injured in a pedestrian crash. Give us a call at 253-236-3888 to discuss your Washington personal injury case today.
Note: Our law firm uses secondary sources to create this post. These outside sources include but are not limited to local news media outlets, local police reports, state police bulletins, social media outlets, and eyewitness accounts about serious accidents that take place in Kent, Tacoma, and Seattle. We do not verify all of the facts surrounding each accident, therefore, if you locate any information that is not correct, let us know, and we will correct our post to reflect the most accurate information available.
Disclaimer: The Dore Law Group has taken pride in providing high-quality legal representation for our clients. We write these posts to bring awareness to our fellow Washingtonians about the dangers associated with driving. We want to provide basic information about what to do if you happen to be involved in an accident. We want to remind drivers to slow down and use an abundance of caution when operating a motor vehicle. This post is not intended to be a solicitation for business. None of the information provided in this post is intended to be legal or medical advice. The picture used in this post was not taken at this accident scene.
