5 Hospitalized in Interstate 5 DUI Collision [Bellingham, WA]

Bellingham, WA (October 29, 2023) – Five people were transported to hospitals following an Interstate 5 DUI collision early morning Sunday.

The authorities responded at about 12:50 a.m. to the northbound lanes of the freeway, north of the Northwest Avenue.

WSP officers stated that a red 2005 Ford F150 pickup truck was traveling north on the freeway when it swerved to the left and struck the cable barrier in the median. 

As a result, the vehicle rolled and rested in the northbound lanes.

An 18-year-old Bellingham woman was driving the Ford with 5 others, who were ages 15 through 18 years.

The responding medical team rushed 4 of the 6 occupants to PeaceHealth St Joseph’s Medical Center while a 15-year-old was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. 

Officers said 1 of the occupants was not injured in the accident. 

Moreover, 5 of the 6 occupants were wearing seatbelts while it was unknown if the 6th wore theirs when the collision happened.

Drugs and/or alcohol were believed to have played a role in this traffic incident.  Officers are still investigating.

Practice Safety Driving Skills At All Times

It is always necessary to follow all driving laws and road conditions. If you see any vehicle or driver that looks dangerous, keep your distance. If you see a vehicle weaving in and out of the lanes, move over a few lanes and get out of their way.

Drive defensively to ensure the safety of surrounding vehicles, drivers, and pedestrians.

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What Should The Victims in The Interstate 5 DUI Collision Do?

Indeed, driving is essential for many in order to move about in their lives. It is one of the most dangerous activities we do daily. Consequently, as common as they are, many people do not suspect what follows in a vehicle accident like the Interstate 5 DUI collision.

Furthermore, according to the United States Department of Transportation (DOT), there are approximately 300,000 merging accidents yearly.

Additionally, it is crucial to remain calm to handle the immediate aftermath of a traffic accident properly.

Reach Out to Sweet Lawyers

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 of the proper compensation they are owed.

“Furthermore, we have the ability to secure evidence in your favor, request additional information, get vital eyewitness accounts, and review insurance coverage you are entitled to that may not be common knowledge. Having an experienced attorney fighting on your behalf at such a delicate time in your life will make all the difference”

Reach out to Sweet Lawyers and talk to our legal experts. A lawyer will exhaust every avenue to ensure you get the maximum settlement. They will speak to witnesses, analyze evidence, and obtain essential data to help your case.

Call our attorneys at Sweet Lawyers. Our hotline is (800) 674 7852.