63-Year-Old Woman Injured in Vehicle Crash on State Route 240 [Kennewick, WA]

Kennewick, WA (April 21, 2022) – On Wednesday, a 63-year-old woman from Kennewick sustained injuries in a vehicle crash on State Route 240.

The traffic collision took place at 1:00 p.m. near Columbia Center Boulevard.

Officers said a 30-year-old Kennewick woman was driving a 2022 Ford Flex that was merging onto the freeway. At the same time, another vehicle was westbound on the freeway.

Reports said the Kennewick woman hit a 1997 Toyota 4Runner driven by the 63-year-old Kennewick woman.

Immediately, the paramedics rushed the injured woman to Kadlec Regional Medical Center in unknown condition.

Officers said the cause of the crash was inattention. They charged the Kennewick with negligent driving to the second degree.

The authorities do not consider DUI in this incident.

Inspect your vehicle’s headlights and turn signals. Be sure that both front and rear headlamps are working properly and visible enough a couple of yards away.

Also, take a reading of your tire pressure and make sure you maintain the recommended maximum. While at it, take a peek under your vehicle and ensure there are no loose objects or leaks.

Most importantly, stay focused while on the road. Remove all distractions that could cause accidents such as mobile phone use, unstrapped toddlers, etc.

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Injured in Vehicle Collision

A personal injury occurs when a person suffers any kind of physical, emotional, or psychological injury. The term “personal injury” covers a wide range of cases that occur from car accidents just as what happened in the vehicle crash on State Route 240, assaults, slip and fall accidents, injuries from defective products or machinery, and some more cases.

When the involved individual/ suspect failed to meet their duty of care, unexpected and unnecessary personal injuries can take place.

Damages from a personal injury lawsuit range from emotional trauma, physical and mental disability, pain and suffering, disfigurement, bodily injuries, and a range of financial losses.

Consult with an experienced personal injury lawyer at Sweet Lawyers if you suffered injuries due to someone else’s negligence.

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