Waller, WA (April 1, 2021) - Three teens were injured and another killed in a traffic accident in the Waller area on Wednesday, March 31.

The deadly crash occurred near the intersection of Pioneer Way and Stewart Avenue. The 18-year-old driver of a Honda Accord was speeding down Pioneer Way when it made contact with another vehicle, causing the Honda to leave the roadway. At around 1:49, the car crashed into a pole.

The driver and two other juvenile passengers were transported to a local hospital in serious condition. A fourth occupant was pronounced dead at the scene. The identities of the involved parties have been withheld.

An ongoing investigation into the fatal collision is underway.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.

Deadly Car Crashes in Tacoma Washington

Driving can be incredibly dangerous, and many Washington state residents have lost family members and loved ones in fatal traffic accidents. There were 525 traffic fatalities reported across the state in 2017, with more than 1,932 collisions resulting in serious injuries that year, and there were 17,385 crashes involving teen 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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma 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.