Anthony Williamson Injured in Dump Truck Collision on State Route 26 [Hatton, WA]

Hatton, WA (June 9, 2023) – At at around 12:20 p.m. on Thursday, 52-year-old Anthony Williamson sustained injuries following a dump truck collision on State Route 26.

The authorities investigating the incident stated that a Ram 1500 pickup truck driven by 26-year-old Perejitei Bekewe was northbound on Johnson Road approaching the freeway. Bekewe failed to yield at the stop sign and approached the freeway hitting the bed of a dump truck driven by Anthony Williamson.

Bekewe’s vehicle completely spun and struck the dump truck twice. Williamson overcorrected on the impact and the big rig rolled onto its driver’s side 50 feet off the road.

Immediately, the paramedics rushed both drivers to area hospitals.

The authorities said Bekewe is at fault in the collision for failing to yield.

Big Rig Collision

Vehicular accidents like the collision on State Route 26 are the leading cause of long-term disability in the U.S. Therefore, it is valuable to know what to do if you get involved in a motor vehicle accident. Statistics show that traffic accidents have 78.3% resulting in injury, and 4.24% of crashes are fatal. Thus, it is imperative we do our best to avoid getting into such accidents. Ultimately, accidents don’t always involve another vehicle. Covering basic safety procedures will ensure easy traveling on the road.

---

Who You Can Turn to In Case of an Accident?

Thousands of people across Washington suffer injuries in traffic collisions every year. Therefore, it is crucial to know how to proceed in case you find yourself injured after an accident. The most valuable step you can take in response to an accident like the Hatton vehicle collision is hiring a personal injury attorney. Personal injury attorneys prioritize your recovery while securing your future from further losses a severe accident can bring. 

Sweet Lawyers offer legal representation from experienced and compassionate attorneys that safeguard your legal rights. We value the trust and respect of our clients, which is why we continuously fight to hold liable parties accountable and award our clients the compensation they deserve.

So turn to us. We have 24/7 chat support to easily assist you via our website. Or call us at  (800) 674 7852, our telephone operators are standing by. We can provide free consultation and you won’t have to pay unless we win.