Darrell Shoote of Vancouver Dies in T-Bone Crash on East 18th Avenue [Vancouver, WA]

Vancouver, WA (December 11, 2022) – On Sunday, Darrell Shoote, 58, of Vancouver sustained fatal injuries while the authorities arrested Neios Soien, 39, of Vancouver, in a t-bone crash on East 18th Avenue.

The authorities said that at 1:42 a.m., a Vancouver police officer attempted to stop Neios Soien near General Anderson Avenue. 

The vehicle drove at average speeds for several blocks but then suddenly sped away. The officer did not chase the car and continued at average speeds.

Reports say the vehicle approached East 18th Avenue and Brandt Road.

At the same time, a car driven by Darrell Shoote drove through the intersection and was T-boned by Neios Soien’s vehicle on the driver’s side.

Soien attempted to run away from the scene as the officers arrived but Vancouver police officers caught him. 

The authorities took Neios Soien to the hospital with injuries from the crash. Reports said he showed signs of impairment.

Moreover, the authorities Darrell Shoote died due to the accident.

After the hospital released Soien, officers took him to the Clark County Jail on the charges of vehicular homicide, hit-and-run resulting in death, DUI, DWLS III, and driving without an ignition interlock device.

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Sweet Lawyers extends our condolences to the family of Darrell Shoote. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.

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Traffic Accidents Could Be Deadly

Nowadays, unexpected death could happen at any time. In cases like the t-bone crash on East 18th Avenue, a person’s negligence can have devastating effects on other people.

Thus, knowing that when a person dies or is killed due to another’s negligence or misconduct, the bereaved can sue the negligent parties for the damages that they caused.

Additionally, when the bereaved of Darrell Shoote files for a wrongful death claim, economic and non-economic damages are taken into consideration. Moreover, these can include high medical bills, loss of benefits, funeral services costs, emotional distress, loss of income, loss of companionship, and much more.

Our litigators here at Sweet Lawyers would love to tell you more about a possible wrongful death case. Reach out to us at (800) 674 7852.

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