Esteban Cortes of Marysville Killed in I-5 Pedestrian Crash [Seattle, WA]

Seattle, WA (March 1, 2024) Early Wednesday morning, 22-year-old Esteban Cortes of Marysville was killed in a horrific crash on Interstate 5.

According to the Washington State Patrol (WSP), the fatal traffic accident happened at about 12:45 a.m. on northbound I-5 near the Mercer Street exit.

Reports say that Cortes exited his disabled car and attempted to cross all lanes of the freeway to get to the left shoulder. Consequently, a Lexus, driven by a 40-year-old Tacoma man hits Cortes, and officials pronounced the pedestrian dead at the scene.

meanwhile, the Tacoma man was rushed across all lanes of the freeway to get to the left shoulder, his 2 passengers were not injured.

Authorities are investigating the fatal traffic crash and have not released further information at this time.

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Sweet Lawyers extends our deepest condolences to the bereaved family of Esteban Cortes. Our hearts are with you through these trying times. We also wish the injured man a quick recovery.

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Esteban Cortes Dies in Horrific Traffic Accident on Interstate 5

In a time filled with uncertainty, confronting a tragic loss like the horrific crash on Interstate 5 can seem unimaginable.

Moreover, the bereaved must be aware that they have the authority to file a wrongful death suit.

A wrongful death suit is a civil action that may help you move forward when a crash impacts you or your family in irreparable ways.

Additionally, the crushing grief that comes with mourning unexpected loss is not an easy load to bear alone.

Significantly, it allows surviving family members to achieve vindication for their dearly departed. Holding parties liable for the irrevocable damages they have caused.

Furthermore, nearly 1.25 million people are killed in traffic accidents each year. That means, on average, auto accidents cause 3,287 deaths per day.

Road accidents like the pedestrian crash on East Mission Road are the leading cause of death in the U.S. for people aged 1-54.

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