Olympia, WA (March 22, 2021) - A multi-vehicle accident outside of Olympia resulted in the deaths of two victims on Saturday, March 20.
The deadly collision occurred in Thurston County that afternoon. Emergency responders were called to the scene on WA-510 near the Red Wind Casino. Two involved parties reportedly sustained fatal injuries.
At this time, it is unknown if anyone else at the scene sustained injuries. The roadway was closed for several hours while first responders were present. The identities of the deceased parties have not been revealed at this time.
An ongoing investigation into the cause of the deadly collision is underway.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased victims at this time.
Deadly Car Accidents in Olympia Washington
A car crash can change a life in a matter of seconds, and vehicle collisions are the leading contributors to death and serious injury for Washington state residents. According to the Washington State Department of Transportation, there were 525 fatal accidents reported statewide in 2017, with a total of 1,932 serious injury collisions occurring that year. Over 11,000 crashes in Washington were caused by distracted drivers.
Family members are often left reeling after a loved one’s life is tragically cut short due to the negligence of another, and recovering can be a difficult battle for surviving family members who are left to pick up the pieces. It is only natural to want to grieve, and pursuing a lawsuit is usually the least of their concerns. However, a Washington wrongful death lawsuit can potentially help your family recover financial compensation resulting from your devastating loss.
At Dore Law Group, we take the utmost care and deliberation to do everything possible to obtain compensation for our clients after they have suffered the loss of a dear family member. Our Seattle wrongful death attorneys can support your family through this difficult time and bring you some peace of mind while making sure that the at-fault party is held responsible. Contact our offices today at 253-236-3888 if you have unfairly lost a family member in a deadly Seattle car accident.
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.
