2 Children Hospitalized after Hit-and-Run Crash on 281st Street [Kent, WA]

2 Hurt in Kent Truck Accident on 281st Street

 
KENT, WA (August 27, 2020) – Tuesday night, two children suffered injuries after a hit-and-run crash on 281st Street.
 
The incident occurred in the 19800 block of SE 281st Street in Kent. According to reports, a male pickup truck driver struck a 5-year-old and 2-year-old driving a children’s toy Barbie Jeep. Then, the driver fled the scene.
 
Responders transported both children to Harborview Medical Center with injuries.
 
Then, officials detained the 26-year-old suspect for DUI around half a mile away from the area.
 
At this time, the authorities didn’t disclose the condition of the children.
 
The perverse actions of a reckless driver can increase the likelihood of traffic collisions. If you are a driver, pay close attention to those around you. Always keep a considerable distance from others just in case harm is near.
 

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Filing a Claim After Hit-and-Run Crash

 
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