21-year-old Man Injured in Motorcycle Crash on Highway 101 and Virginia Avenue [Hoodsport, WA]

1 Hospitalized after Hoodsport Motorcycle Accident on Highway 101

 
HOODSPORT, WA (August 12, 2020) – Sunday night, a 21-year-old Shelton man sustained injuries in a motorcycle crash on Highway 101.
 
The incident occurred around 7:20 p.m. north of Hoodsport. According to reports, the rider traveled north on Highway 101 and Virginia Avenue. At the same time, another vehicle stopped in the northbound shoulder of Highway 101.
 
As the 26-year-old Shelton man driving the other vehicle made an illegal U-turn from the shoulder, the rider collided with him.
 
Afterward, responders transported the 21-year-old motorcycle rider to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Meanwhile, the 26-year-old male driver was uninjured.
 
The crash affected and stalled traffic in the area for three hours.
 

Safely Driving on the Road

 
Always be alert and focused on the road. Do not use smartphones or other unnecessary devices. Most especially, abide by posted speed limits while on highways and freeways.
 
If you see yourself unfit to drive in the moment, use a rideshare app instead.

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According to the Association of Safe International Road Travel, more than half of all road occur among vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists.
 
Thus, it is valuable to know what to do if you become involved in a motor vehicle accident similar to the motorcycle accident on Highway 101.
 
“Hiring the right firm, who has the resources to spend, can make all the difference in getting justice for a client,” explains Mark Sweet of Sweet Lawyers.
 
If you’re looking for an expert that can ensure you the justice and compensation that you deserve, turn to Sweet Lawyers. We have settled cases among personal injuries and have helped our clients get their livelihoods back. Call our offices today at (800) 674 7852 for a free consultation at a location near you. For your convenience, you can also contact us 24/7 by email, online chat, and text message.