Tukwila, WA (April 27, 2021) - At least one person was injured following a collision on Tuesday, April 27, in the Tukwila area.
Local reports indicated that the crash took place near the time of 3:45 a.m. that morning. The site of the accident was located at the crossing of Interstate 5 SB and S. Boeing Access Road. The three left lanes of the highway were blocked due to the impact.
At this time, the severity and number of the related injuries have not been confirmed. The injured parties were treated by attending medical personnel. No further updates on the conditions of the wounded victims have been provided.
An ongoing investigation into the incident is underway.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Auto Accidents in Seattle WA
When you get behind the wheel of a car, you are exposed to the dangers of the road. There are more than 10,000 vehicle collisions reported annually in Seattle, 10,959 reported crashes in 2017 alone. A total of 187 of these accidents resulted in death or serious injuries. Despite an overall lull in commuting in recent years, the rate of deadly crashes in the city remains high.
If you have been injured in a Washington car crash, you have the right to pursue a negligence claim for your injuries. Anyone who gets behind the wheel has to exercise reasonable care to obey the traffic laws of the State of Washington. Failure to do so may constitute negligence and give rise to a claim for lost damages for the injured party. Pursuing a personal injury claim in Washington is a long and confusing process for those with little experience in the law, but you do not have to do it alone.
A qualified Seattle car crash attorney can help injured victims protect their legal rights after an accident by pursuing a claim for damages, including medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. Dore Law Group can bring our comprehensive knowledge to represent clients in nearly all types of personal injury cases in Washington. If you have been injured by a negligent driver in a Seattle auto accident, call us today at (253) 236-3888 to discuss your case.
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.