30-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Highway 282 Collision [Ephrata, WA]

Ephrata, WA (September 12, 2023) – On Friday, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured in a Highway 282 collision.

The traffic accident happened between 2 and 3 a.m. near Ephrata Airport.

Officers said the woman was walking on the east shoulder of the freeway south of the airport when an vehicle struck her from behind. 

According to WSP Detective Ben Borgman, the male driver stopped briefly but continued driving on eastbound toward Moses Lake.

The woman sustained serious injuries. 

Moreover, the authorities said the involved vehicles is as a passenger car that may have right front-end damage.

Please reach out to Detective Ben Borgman at the State Patrol or through [email protected] or (360) 918-3813 if you have further information about this incident.

Safe Driving Is Everyone’s Responsibility

There are multiple ways of keeping yourself safe on the road. But there are key concepts to remember to ensure you are helping yourself and your community.

First, avoid distractions while driving (i.e. Using your mobile phones). Next, is avoiding drinking and driving, a high percentage of accidents due to DUI.

Then, wear your seat belts. Lastly, keep your speed at the minimum level and ensure you are not exceeding the speed limit. There are more safety tips, these are just simple things you can always remember to ensure your safety on the road.

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What Should the Victim Do Following the Highway 282 Collision?

Each year, around 20-50 million people suffer injuries due to road accidents. However, not everyone properly knows what you should do after an injury crash.

The best thing that one can do following the Highway 282 collision is to hire a personal injury attorney. Personal injury attorneys prioritize your recovery while securing your future from further losses a severe accident can bring.

Indeed, no one wants to be in an auto accident. However, if you or a loved one sustains injuries due to a reckless driver, reach out to us.

With over 40 years of experience in the legal field, we know what it takes to win your personal injury case.

We promise that our attorneys will fight, day and night, to achieve the justice and compensation that you and your family deserve.

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