19-Year-Old Dies in West Valley Highway Big Rig Crash [Auburn, WA]

Auburn, WA (February 24, 2023) – Just before before 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, a 19-year-old male sustained fatal injuries in a West Valley Highway big rig crash.

According to the authorities, two vehicles were northbound on West Valley Highway when one vehicle tried to pass the other. However, as the vehicle was passing, a big rig pulled out of a driveway on the east side of the road and turned south.

Unfortunately, the teenager died at the crash scene.

In the meantime, the authorities are investigating the Auburn traffic crash.

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Our team of legal experts here at Sweet Lawyers would like to send our condolences to the bereaved of the deceased in the West Valley Highway big rig crash. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.

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Dealing With the Aftermath of a Fatal Collision

The Washington Traffic Safety Commission has a plan titled “Target Zero”, with the goal of decreasing deaths and serious injuries on Washington’s roadways to zero by 2030. Despite this, accidents statewide continue to take the lives of hundreds each year.

Moreover, enduring an unexpected fatal loss can feel impossible to do alone. The silver lining is, you do not have to. Consulting with an experienced attorney who can help you with a possible wrongful death claim is the best thing you can do following the deadly incident.

Thus, 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 related to or depend financially on the victim. 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, and minors under the care of the deceased
• Personal representatives

To the family of the deceased in the West Valley Highway big rig crash, our hotline is (800) 674 7852. You may call us anytime.

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

You may also click on this link and chat with our online professionals.

Our legal professionals are willing to discuss how a legal case can help you with the devastating aftermath of an Auburn traffic crash.