Fatal Pedestrian Collision on Interstate 5 [Tacoma, WA]

Tacoma, WA (February 16, 2022) – On Tuesday, a person sustained fatal injuries in a pedestrian collision on Interstate 5.

It was about 10 p.m. when the accident took place on the northbound freeway at Portland Avenue.

Meanwhile, the authorities are investigating this fatal collision. They closed the three left lanes of the freeway as they cleared the accident scene.

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We at Sweet Lawyers would like to send our sympathies to the family and friends of the pedestrian who died in the pedestrian collision on Interstate 5. May you find comfort during this time of sorrow.

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Deadly Traffic Collision

In a time when an unexpected tragedy like this one happens, one may feel devastated. That is why it is essential to know that if your family loses a member in an accident, you may recover damages through a wrongful death suit.

A wrongful death suit allows families to hold parties liable for the irrevocable damages they have caused. It is a civil action brought forth by relatives of a deceased victim whose death was caused by another person’s negligence.

One of its benefits is that it alleviates most or all of the financial burden the death of a relative has generated.

Meanwhile, are you aware that nearly 1.25 million people die in traffic accidents every year?

That means, on average, road accidents cause 3,287 fatalities per day. With such figures, road accidents are the leading cause of death in the U.S. for people aged 1-54.

That is why we encourage you to speak with Sweet Lawyers now.

Our lawyers will serve as your legal representation. They will work to prove what you are owed in the wake of a family member’s death

Our hotline is (800) 674 7852. Or, you may simply chat with our live agents who can help you with your legal queries.