2 People Injured in Multi-Car Crash on 5 Freeway near Milepost 12 [Ridgefield, WA]

2 Hurt in Ridgefield Multi-Vehicle Accident

RIDGEFIELD, WA (January 14, 2019) – Two people sustained injuries in a multi-vehicle accident involving seven cars on 5 Freeway near Milepost 12.

The WSP media release revealed that the units came to respond about 11:45 a.m. 30-year-old Lascarez Santiago was driving south a 2005 Dodge Durango in the middle lane when he wasn’t able to stop for traffic and crashed the rear of a Mazda CX-3.

The Durango then hit a 2017 Ford Explorer before making a left turn and crashing into a Mazda M3HI, pushing the Mazda into a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. The Santa Fe was forced into a 2014 Toyota Prius. The Ford Explorer was also forced into a 2007 Mini Cooper while the Mazda M3HI went off the road and into a cable carrier.

As a result, four of the seven vehicles were totaled. Thankfully, everyone involved in the accident were wearing seatbelts at the moment of impact.

Drugs or alcohol were ruled out as a factor in the collision. Meanwhile, Santiago received citations for negligent driving and driving without insurance.

Multi-car crashes can happen anytime, anywhere, and to anyone. One small driving mistake can lead to disastrous results. That is why it is important to drive defensively and always abide by all driving laws. This way, you can ensure your safety and the safety of surrounding vehicles, motorists, and pedestrians.

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