Driver and Passenger Injured in 112th Street Southwest DUI Crash [Everett, WA]

Everett, WA (February 24, 2022) – On Tuesday, at about 7:23 p.m., a female driver and a passenger sustained injuries in a 112th Street Southwest DUI crash.

Officers said an Everett man in his late 20s was driving a Mercedes Benz.

At the same time, a female driver pulled out of First Place West and was rear-ended by the Everett man. As a result, the Everett man’s vehicle went over a curb and into a fence.

The female driver and a passenger in the Mercedes sustained serious injuries. Immediately, the paramedics rushed them to Providence Regional Medical Center Everett. Luckily, their injuries were non-fatal.

Moreover, the officers arrested the Mercedes driver on suspicion of DUI. Officers said his injuries did not require hospitalization.

It is important to stay aware and alert while on the road, especially when driving on the highway.

Higher speeds can result in more serious injuries and even fatalities. Keep yourself and other drivers safe by driving safely and abiding by the laws of the road.

Most importantly, never drink and drive.

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Dealing With DUI Collision

Driving is essential for many in order to move about in their lives. However, did you know that it is one of the most dangerous activities we do every day? As often these accidents happen, many people do not know what to do when a car accident happens.

The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) says that 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 like the Interstate 5 DUI collision.

• Always drive at a controllable speed.
• Never assume you know the other driver’s intention.
• Always 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 were injured in an accident.

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