Ford Driver Injured in State Route 162 DUI Crash [Sumner, WA]

Sumner, WA (February 16, 2024) – A 26-year-old Puyallup woman and a 26-year-old Sumner man were injured following a State Route 162 DUI crash Wednesday evening.

The traffic accident happened at about 8:46 p.m. west of Rivergrove Drive East.

Investigators said the Sumner man was driving a Chevrolet Suburban SUV westbound on the freeway. At the same time, the Puyallup woman was driving an eastbound Ford Escape SUV on the same road. 

The Chevrolet driver crossed the center line and struck the Ford SUV head-on. 

The impact of the collision sent the Chevrolet to the center turn lane while the Ford rested on the left shoulder. 

Officers said the cause of the collision was the failure to maintain the lane. They arrested the Sumner man on suspicion of driving under the influence and vehicular assault.

Traffic Accidents Can Be Avoided

When driving, it is important to follow all driving laws and the conditions of the road. If you see any vehicle or driver that looks dangerous, keep your distance. If you notice a vehicle weaving in and out of the lanes, following too closely, or traveling at a higher rate of speed, move over a few lanes and get out of their way.

Most importantly, do not drink and drive.

Drive defensively to ensure the safety of surrounding vehicles and to avoid incidents like the State Route 162 DUI crash.

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Injuries Reported in State Route 162 DUI Crash

Did you know that state laws forbid cell phone use while driving? That is because more than 80% of road accidents are caused by distracted drivers.

Frankly, an accident-free life is never promised. Even so, having connections to legal experts can dictate the severity of the aftermath.

Therefore, you should know how to proceed in case you find yourself injured in a similar accident.

Here are some of the things that we need to do in case of an accident.

• Seek medical attention if you sustained injuries.
• Next, get to a safe place to prevent further damage or injury.
• Then, collect as much information as possible: insurance and contact information of people involved in the accident and pictures/videos of vehicles involved.
• Also, do not forget documentation of the fault, and whatever else can be used as evidence.
• Filing a police report or incident report by calling 911 is necessary.
• Finally, hire an experienced personal injury attorney from Sweet Lawyers.

Reach out to Sweet Lawyers at (800) 674-7852 if you or a loved one have incurred injuries following a disastrous collision similar to the State Route 162 DUI crash.

Crashes are indeed inconvenient, to say the least; however, reaching out for help can guarantee you don’t suffer further. Our legal team would be very delighted to guide you with your legal concerns.