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Seattle, WA - Motorcyclist, Pedestrian Hospitalized After Crash on Elliot Ave

Blogs from May, 2021

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Seattle, WA (May 13, 2021) - Two people were hospitalized after a pedestrian was struck by a motorcyclist in Seattle on Tuesday, May 11.

The collision occurred at the 1100 block of Elliot Avenue at around 10:50 p.m. that evening. A 24-year-old man was walking along the roadway when he was hit by a 30-year-old motorcyclist. Both parties were found lying on the roadway when emergency responders arrived.

The injured victims were transported to Harborview Medical Center for the treatment of sustained injuries. The identities of the involved parties have not been revealed at this time.

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is in progress, and more information will be released as it progresses.

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

Pedestrian Accidents in Seattle Washington

PedestrianPedestrian crashes are more likely to take place in urban areas like Seattle. Nearly 14% of annual traffic fatalities across Washington state involve pedestrian accidents. There were 2,433 pedestrian collisions reported in the state in 2016, and 89 of those crashes ended in a fatality. Another 362 of these accidents involved serious injuries.

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.