Cougan Wright of Shelton Arrested in DUI Crash on Highway 12 [Elma, WA]

Car Driver Hospitalized in HWY 12 Vehicle Crash

Elma, WA (June 8, 2022) – On Thursday, past 9:30 p.m., the authorities arrested Cougan Wright, 32, of Shelton, in a DUI crash on Highway 12 injuring a car driver.

Reports say Wright was attempting to evade the officers on the freeway. 

He ran a stop sign at the intersection of West Spruce Place and 3rd Street t-boning a vehicle driven by an elderly Seattle man Then, he hit a parked and unoccupied vehicle.

The authorities caught up with Cougan Wright. They took him to a hospital for treatment and arrested him with charges of eluding police and vehicular assault. 

Moreover, the paramedics rushed the driver of the t-boned vehicle to a hospital for treatment.

Troopers say Wright was intoxicated when the HWY 12 vehicle crash took place.

Let us practice responsible driving all the time. Never drink and drive.

DUI Crash Results in Injuries

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 similar to the HWY 12 vehicle crash, assaults, slip and fall accidents, injuries from defective products or machinery, and some more cases.

When the 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.

So, consult with an experienced personal injury lawyer at Sweet Lawyers if you suffered injuries due to a traffic accident.

Call us at (800) 674 7852, or simply click this link to chat with our online professionals. Our team of tenured lawyers is always eager to help you with your case.