1 Dead in Federal Way Pedestrian Crash on Pacific Highway
FEDERAL WAY, WA (November 10, 2020) – Sunday afternoon, a 50-year-old man died in an accident on Pacific Highway South.
The incident occurred at around 5:30 p.m. on Pacific Highway South, north of South 312th Street. Reports revealed that two northbound vehicles struck and killed a pedestrian crossing Pacific Highway.
According to the police, the first vehicle hit the man. As a result, the man fell to the ground. The authorities confirmed that the driver stopped.
Meanwhile, another vehicle hit the man on the ground and failed to stop.
Due to the crash, the man succumbed to his injuries.
The initial investigation confirmed that the victim didn’t use a crosswalk during the crash.
On the other hand, the authorities don’t have any information about the second vehicle.
The authorities continue to investigate the crash.
We at Sweet Lawyers offer our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the victim. Our thoughts are with them during this difficult time.
Deadly Pedestrian Accidents in Washington
While car accidents are far more common than pedestrian accidents, there is still reason to be wary when traveling on foot.
Moreover, common locations for these pedestrian incidents include shopping center entrances and street corners, but even freeways as well.
“Pedestrian accidents do not occur as much as motor vehicle accidents, but the pedestrian accidents tend to include more serious injuries,” says Tyler Toomey, a practicing attorney at Sweet Lawyers.
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