16-Year-Old Girl Killed in State Route 510 Collision [Yelm, WA]

Yelm, WA (April 21, 2022) – On Tuesday, a 16-year-old girl lost her life and two others sustained injuries in a State Route 510 collision.

It was just minutes before 11 p.m. when the collision happened east of 15th Avenue Southeast. 

Officers say that a car driven by a 17-year-old girl left the roadway, and hit a tree and a telephone pole.

Unfortunately, the 16-year-old girl passenger died at the crash scene.

The paramedics rushed the driver and her other passenger, an 18-year-old woman to the hospital.

Meanwhile, officer Robert Reyer says some form of unidentified distraction caused the driver to swerve off the road. He also mentioned that he doesn’t consider this collision a DUI case. 

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We at Sweet Lawyers extend our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the person who died in the State Route 510 collision. May you find peace and strength in this time of grief.

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Our Lawyers Can Help You

Dealing with a loved one’s sudden and tragic death is indeed painful. It is certain that it would take a lot of time to recover from this loss.

However, the worst part to consider is when the death was a result of other people’s negligence.

That is why hiring a legal expert who can help you with a possible wrongful death claim is one of the best decisions one could make during this time.

Moreover, it is helpful to know that each state has its own laws covering who can file a wrongful death suit on behalf of the deceased.

These people are those who are related to or depend financially on the person that died. The law usually allows the following people to file a wrongful death case:

• Surviving spouses;
• Domestic partners (registered domestic partnership);
• Children of the deceased;
• Financial dependents, parents, minors under the care of the deceased;
• Personal representatives.
• These people can differ from state to state.

Reach out to our wrongful death lawyers if a loved one died in an incident similar to the State Route 510 collision. Let us help you discover if you are eligible to file a case on behalf of your departed loved one.

With 40 years of practice, Sweet Lawyers is confident that we can tackle your wrongful death lawsuit and help you recover. Our legal experts are here to guide you during your legal battle.

Call our offices right now at (800) 674 7852 and let us help you get justice for your family. Our consultation is totally free and confidential.