Female Passenger Dies in State Route 18 Big Rig Crash [Issaquah, WA]

Issaquah, WA (June 29, 2022) – On June 27, past 8 p.m., a 27-year-old Maple Valley lost her life in a State Route 18 big rig crash.

Officers say a blue 2010 Ford Escape driven by a 31-year-old Enumclaw man collided with a disabled semi-truck near the summit of Tiger Mountain.

Sadly, the Escape’s female passenger died while the driver sustained injuries from the collision.  

The paramedics rushed the driver to Overlake Medical Center.

Moreover, officers say the driver is facing charges of DUI and vehicular homicide. The authorities say the big rig driver did not sustain injuries from the DUI crash near the summit of Tiger Mountain.

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We extend our condolences to the family of the woman who died in the State Route 18 big rig crash. May the bereaved find peace and strength in this time of sorrow.

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Fatal Vehicle Collision

Nowadays, unexpected death could just happen at any time like the DUI crash near the summit of Tiger Mountain collision.

Sometimes, 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.

Some of the situations that could result in a wrongful death are homicide, medical malpractice, transportation accidents, pedestrian collisions, police brutality, and any other instance caused by the wrongdoing of another person.

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

To the loved ones of the deceased in the State Route 18 big rig crash, call us. 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.

When you hire us, we guarantee that our lawyers will exhaust their best to ensure you get the maximum settlement. Indeed, they will speak to witnesses, analyze evidence, and obtain important data that will help your case.

You can call us any time of the day, and any day of the week.