Brandon Miner Arrested in Hit-and-Run Accident on Stratford Road [Moses Lake, WA]

Moses Lake, WA (May 26, 2023) On Thursday, Moses police arrested 37-year-old Brandon Miner in relation to a hit-and-run accident on Stratford Road.

According to the Moses Police Department (MPD), the 2-vehicle collision happened around 6 p.m. at the intersection of Stratford Road and Sunny Drive NE.

Reports say that Miner was driving a pickup that collided with a motorcycle at the intersection. The impact of the collision ejected the 20-year-old motorcyclist, who suffered serious injuries and was lying on the road.

Medics treated the injured patient at the scene and was later transported to a hospital.

Meanwhile, Miner fled the scene without rendering aid to the fallen motorcyclist. Officials say that Miner stop a few miles outside the city limits, attempting to remove the motorcycle that got attached to the front of the pickup.

Authorities were able to catch Brandon Miner a little while later in the morning near Road N NE and Road 6.9 NE. Officials say that Miner abandoned his vehicle and was on foot at the time of the arrest.

Police booked Miner into the Grant County Jail on charges of DUI, vehicular assault, injury hit-and-run, evidence tampering, and obstruction.

Always Drive Safely

Officials advised motorists to always drive defensively to avoid getting into accidents and maintain their safety on the road.

There are multiple ways of keeping yourself safe on the road. But there are key concepts to keep in mind to ensure you are helping yourself and your community.

First, avoid distractions while driving (i.e. Using your mobile phones). Next, is avoiding drinking and driving, a high percentage of accidents due to DUI.

Then, wear your seat belts. Lastly, keep your speed at the minimum level and ensure you are not exceeding the speed limit. There are more safety tips, these are just simple things you can always remember to ensure your safety on the road.

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Know Who Can Help

Roadways, while scrupulously created and mapped for efficient travel, are one of the most dangerous settings. It is crucial that everyone remain calm in order to properly handle the immediate aftermath of an automobile collision similar to the 2-vehicle hit-and-run collision on Sunny Drive NE.

Mark Sweet, an award-winning attorney who has handled many auto accidents, wants to let those who are injured in an accident like the hit-and-run accident on Stratford Road know that it is important to have an independent investigation to better protect your rights. Hiring the right firm, who has the resources to spend, can make all the difference between getting justice for a client.

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