38-Year-Old Man Injured in Woburn Street Hit-and-Run Crash [Bellingham, WA]

Bellingham, WA (January 28, 2023) – On Friday, a 38-year-old man sustained injuries in a Woburn Street hit-and-run crash.

The traffic collision took place at about 6 p.m. at the intersection with Carolina Street.

“There were witnesses who reported seeing a vehicle strike a person walking across the street and then flee the area without stopping to check on the injured male,” said police Lt. Claudia Murphy.

The victim was unconscious while the firefighters transported him by ambulance to St. Joseph hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the suspect vehicle which is a light-colored pickup truck faces charges for fleeing the scene of the collision.

 “If anyone was driving in the area of Woburn, between Alabama and Iowa between 5:55-6:15 p.m. and saw what happened, or if you have a dash cam and captured video along Woburn during that timeframe, please contact us,” Murphy added. 

Moreover, tips can be sent to cob.org/tips or by phone at 360-778-8611.

Officers are investigating the Carolina Street traffic accident.

The NHTSA reports that one person is injured in a motor vehicle accident every 2 minutes. In truth, driving responsibly and within the speed limit saves lives every day.

Maintain your car’s roadworthiness by checking its tires, oil, brake fluid, mirrors, brakes, and air filters regularly so we can avoid incidents like the North Stone Avenue accident.

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Dealing With A Bellingham Road Accident?

Did you know that state laws forbid cell phone use while driving? That is because more than 80% of road accidents are the result of distracted drivers.

Frankly, an accident-free life is never promised. Even so, having connections to legal experts can dictate the severity of the aftermath.

Therefore, you should know how to proceed in case you find yourself injured in a traffic incident like the Carolina Street traffic accident.

Here are some of the things that we need to do in case of an accident.

• Seek medical attention if you sustained injuries.
• Next, get to a safe place to prevent further damage or injury.
• Then, collect as much information as possible: insurance and contact information of people involved in the accident and pictures/videos of vehicles involved.
• Also, do not forget documentation of the fault, and whatever else can be used as evidence.
• Filing a police report or incident report by calling 911 is necessary.
• Finally, hire an experienced personal injury attorney from Sweet Lawyers.

Reach out to Sweet Lawyers at (800) 674 7852 if you or a loved one have incurred injuries following the Woburn Street hit-and-run crash.

Crashes are an inconvenience, to say the least; however, reaching out for help can guarantee you don’t suffer further. In fact, our legal team would be very delighted to guide you with your legal concerns.