Bicyclist Hospitalized in Hit-and-Run Crash on S Puget Sound Avenue [Tacoma, WA]

Hit-and-Run Crash on S Puget Sound Avenue Injured Bicyclist

 
Tacoma, WA (August 10, 2020) – On Saturday, a 34-year-old male bicyclist sustained injuries in a hit-and-run crash on S Puget Sound Avenue.
 
The accident occurred at about 2 a.m. in the 5000 block of the area.
 
Tacoma police said two vehicles were crashing with each other. Just then, the second car which was a white Ford Explorer struck a bicyclist. As a result of the impact, the bicyclist propelled into a parked car.
 
The car continued driving and collided into a building after failing to turn.
 
Authorities said the driver fled on foot and haven’t been found yet.
 
Meanwhile, rescuers took the bicyclist to a hospital for surgery on non-fatal injuries.
 
Practice safe driving habits on the road at all times… even when it is empty, even when there is no police officer around to make sure you make a full and complete stop.

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Coping With Crash Injuries

 
Roadways, while scrupulously created and mapped for efficient travel, are one of the most dangerous settings. Roadways, while scrupulously created and mapped for efficient travel, are one of the most dangerous settings.
 
Here are some steps that we need to do whenever we are involved in a crash:
 
Before anything else, seek medical attention if you have been hurt.
 
Then, get to a safe place to prevent further damage or injury.
 
Also, collect as much information as possible: insurance and contact information of people involved in the accident and pictures/videos of vehicles involved. Documentation of fault, and whatever else that can be used for evidence.
 
Do not forget to file a police report or incident report by calling 911.
 
Finally, hire an experienced personal injury attorney from Sweet Lawyers.
 
Reach out to us. Sweet Lawyers website chat agents are available to answer your questions 24/7. Above all, we value and respect our clients, so we offer free and confidential consultations. Call us at (800) 674 7852.