42-Year-Old Rochester Woman Dies in Vehicle Crash on US 12 [Thurston County, WA]

Thurston County, WA (October 20, 2021) – On Monday, a 42-year-old Rochester woman died in a vehicle crash on US 12.

The fatal crash happened at about 6:40 p.m. at Huntington Street.

The Rochester woman was westbound on US 12 between Rochester and Grand Mound.

At the same time, a 16-year-old female driver and her passenger were traveling in the same direction. 

The Rochester woman slowed to make a left turn onto Huntington Street. However, she was struck by the 16-year-old. 

The woman’s vehicle spun into the eastbound lane and struck an eastbound vehicle driven by a Rochester man. 

Rescue team rushed the woman to a hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.

Moreover, the officers identified the cause of the accident was distracted driving.

The other drivers and a passenger were not injured in the traffic crash.

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Sweet Lawyers knows how painful it is to lose someone we love in an unforeseen traffic crash. Our thoughts are with the bereaved during this painful time.

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Coping With Fatal Accidents

Moreover, in a time of loss following an accident, one may be left feeling powerless. Even so, it is indeed, important for the bereaved to know that they may recover damages in a wrongful death suit.

The good thing about wrongful death suit is, it allows families to hold parties liable for the irrevocable damages they have caused. It also alleviates most or all of the financial burden the death of a relative has generated.

Meanwhile, nearly 1.25 million people are killed in road accidents each year. That means, on average, auto accidents cause 3,287 deaths per day. As a matter of fact, road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death in the U.S. for people aged 1-54.

That is why, in accidents like the vehicle crash on US 12, we encourage you to speak with our attorneys here at Sweet Lawyers. Our lawyers will serve as your legal representation, working to prove what you are owed in the wake of a family member’s death.

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