4 People Hospitalized after Car Crash near Wawawai Landing [Colfax, WA]

Injuries Reported in Colfax Auto Accident near Wawawai Landing

 
COLFAX, WA (June 10, 2020) – Sunday afternoon, four people sustained injuries in a car crash near Wawawai Landing in Colfax.
 
The Whitman County Deputies and EMS personnel from Fire District 14 and Lewiston Fire responded to the incident at about 4:00 p.m.
 
Thus, they came to the scene after a report of a two-car accident near Wawawai Landing on the Snake River.
 
After the preliminary investigation, the deputies determined that the car crash began with a westbound car with two people inside. The vehicle tried to turn left into Wawawai Landing.
 
Meanwhile, a separate vehicle with four occupants also traveled west, trying to drive past the turning vehicle.
 
Subsequently, the collision left the four occupants in the passing car with injuries. Thus, responders took them to area hospitals.
 
Meanwhile, the two occupants from the other vehicle sustained minor injuries. Fortunately, the injuries were non-life-threatening.
 

Pending Investigations for Wawawai Landing Crash

 
Currently, the CHP spearheads this investigation.
 
Meanwhile, the police added that the driver of the passing vehicle will probably receive citations for inattentive driving and unlawful passing.
 
May this incident be a reminder for all motorists to drive responsibly. Drivers should also keep in mind that distracted driving, speeding, and failing to yield will lead to dangerous road accidents.

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While driving is essential for many to move about in their lives, it is one of the most dangerous activities performed. It is therefore important to know how to proceed in case you find yourself involved in a traffic collision.
 
On the AAA Foundation Web site, chief executive officer Peter Kissinger repeatedly labeled the epidemic of motor vehicle-related accidents a “public health crisis.”
 
Mark Sweet, a personal injury attorney at Sweet Lawyers, says that serious car accident cases may call for a separate investigation spearheaded by an experienced lawyer fighting on behalf of the injured party. A lawyer will make sure victims are not cheated from the proper compensation they are owed.
 
If you or a loved one suffered serious injuries in a crash, reach out to the attorneys at Sweet Lawyers. Above all, we understand what you are going through, and our team is here to ensure your legal rights are safeguarded. With over 40 decades in the field, we have the experience and the tools to win your case. Call us today at (800) 674 7852 for a free, no-obligation consultation. For your convenience, you can also reach us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by email, online chat, and text message.