16th Avenue Pedestrian Crash Seriously Injures 17-Year-Old Girl [Spokane Valley, WA]

Female Driver Involved in Vehicle-Pedestrian Collision on 16th Avenue

Spokane Valley, WA (February 8, 2023) – On Monday evening, a 17-year-old girl suffered serious injuries in a pedestrian crash on 16th Avenue.

SVPD says that the vehicle-pedestrian collision happened after 8:15 p.m. in the 14200 block of 16th Avenue. 

Reports say that 4 17-year-olds were causing a disturbance at the residence. Police responded to the scene of the disorderly call. 

Authorities say that 10 minutes after the call, a Toyota Camry struck a 17-year-old girl, officials say that the girl was reportedly involved in the disorderly call.

Meanwhile, the  17-year-old female driver was not involved in the initial call, stayed at the scene, and was cooperating with authorities.

SVPD says that paramedics transported the 17-year-old pedestrian to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. 

Police are investigating the pedestrian crash and have not released additional details at this time.

When driving, it is essential to follow all driving laws and the conditions of the road. If you see any vehicle or driver that looks dangerous, keep your distance. If you see a vehicle weaving in and out of the lanes, following too closely, or traveling at a higher rate of speed, move over a few lanes and get out of their way.

Drive defensively to ensure the safety of surrounding vehicles and to avoid incidents like the vehicle-pedestrian collision on 16th Avenue.

Injuries Following a Collision

Washington’s road accident rate continues to increase despite the additional safety features on newer vehicle models.

Moreover, a traffic accident-free life is never promised. Even so, having connections to legal experts can dictate the severity of the aftermath.

Sadly, accidents like the pedestrian crash on 16th Avenue continue to happen. They are a major public health threat and a leading cause of death for individuals ages 5-64.

Additionally, according to the NHTSA two out of three motorists will be involved in an injury accident during their life.

That is why it is important to know what to do if you incur injuries from a motor vehicle accident similar to the 16th Avenue pedestrian crash.

You don’t need to experience more hardship because of other people’s negligence. Our personal injury attorneys will find the best possible outcome for our clients.

With over 40 years of experience in the legal field, we know what it takes to win a traffic accident case. Furthermore, crashes are an inconvenience, to say the least; however, reaching out for help can guarantee you don’t suffer further.

Call Sweet Lawyers at (800) 674 7852. Our attorneys will fight, day and night, to achieve the justice and compensation that you and your family truly deserve.