Child Seriously Injured in DUI Crash on Tacoma Avenue South [Tacoma, WA]

Tacoma, WA (December 24, 2021) – On Thursday, a 4-year-old girl sustained serious injuries in a DUI crash on Tacoma Avenue South.

The authorities responded to the crash scene at about 6:45 p.m. near Wright Avenue.

Officers said the driver struck a retaining wall with the child in the front seat. Apparently, the child was not in a car seat and not wearing a seat belt during the incident.

Immediately, the rescuers rushed the child to Mary Bridge Hospital with life-threatening injuries

Meanwhile, the authorities said that the 19-year-old male driver was impaired during the accident. The officers are investigating what led up to the incident.

The emergency responders took the driver to a hospital. Officers said he could face charges.

When driving, better to scan the road 1/2 mile to a full mile ahead in order to look out or recognize potential hazards in time. Our bodies weren’t designed to travel at 50mph. We were designed for speeds of less than 10mph. Thus, you need to learn to consciously break that natural instinct and focus farther ahead.

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Injured in Traffic Accident

Moreover, driving is essential for many in order to move about in their everyday lives. However, it is one of the most dangerous activities we do daily. As often these accidents can happen, many people do not know what follows in the event of a car accident.

Furthermore, according to the United States Department of Transportation, there are approximately 300,000 merging accidents every year.

So, in case of accidents like this one, it is crucial that everyone remain calm in order to properly handle the immediate aftermath of an automobile collision.

Meanwhile, here are some of the things that we can do to practice defensive driving and avoid accidents:

– Always drive at a controllable speed.

– Never assume you know the other driver’s intention.

– Also, be prepared to positively react to other drivers.

– This one, we should never neglect: yield at intersections, even if you have right of way.

– Most importantly, stay focused on the road. Remove all distractions such as mobile phones unstrapped toddlers, etc.

Immediately call our attorneys at Sweet Lawyers if you suffered injuries in an accident.

Our hotline is (800) 674 7852. Similarly, you may also check our website and chat with our live agents.