Monroe, WA - Nine Injured in Pileup Collision on US-2 near Sofie Rd

Monroe, WA (August 3, 2021) - There were several injuries reported following a multi-vehicle crash in the Monroe area on Sunday, August 1.

The incident occurred on US-2 near Sofie Road at around 3:25 p.m. that afternoon. Three vehicles were reportedly involved in the impact. A total of 7 to 9 people had to be transported to local hospitals for treatment, with patients ranging from ages 8 to 86.

Two other victims were treated at the scene by responding paramedics. Local reports revealed that a Toyota was traveling northbound on Sofie Road when the driver turned left onto the highway and was hit by a pickup truck. The impact caused the pickup to collide head-on with a Honda, causing the third vehicle to overturn.

The driver of the Toyota was cited for failure to yield. An ongoing crash investigation is underway.

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

Reckless Driving Accidents in Washington

Each year in the United States, reckless driving is responsible for almost one-third of all recorded traffic fatalities, resulting in an estimated 13,000 deaths on the roads. On the road, recklessness may take various forms, with driver distraction being one of the most prevalent. Distracted driving is defined as any activity that diverts your attention away from driving.

Because texting while driving may keep your eyes off the road for up to five seconds, it is one of the most dangerous kinds of distracted driving. Distracted driving collisions claim the lives of nine individuals every day and injure over 1,000 more. In 2018, 2,841 individuals died as a result of distracted driving.

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