Injuries in DUI Crash on Chuckanut Drive [Bellingham, WA]

Bellingham, WA (January 28, 2022) – On Wednesday, a 22-year-old male driver suffers injuries in a DUI crash on Chuckanut Drive.

Officers responded to the collision at 4:46 p.m. near the Oyster Bar.

Apparently, a southbound silver Ford Mustang was driving erratically through Larrabee State Park. 

A State Park Ranger attempted to stop the Mustang but it sped away. 

Officers followed the vehicle which crossed the center line and struck a Subaru XV Utility and a Kia Soul. 

“Apparently he was going through those curves too fast and crossed over into the other lane,” an officer said.

Immediately, the rescuers took the Mustang driver to Skagit Valley Hospital and later to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle with serious injuries.

Luckily, no serious injuries were reported on the occupants of the Subaru or the Kia. 

Meanwhile, officers are investigating this collision. They said the Mustang driver was driving with a suspended license and they believe he was driving impaired.

The perverse actions of a reckless driver can increase the likelihood of traffic collisions. If you are a driver, pay close attention to those around you. Always keep a considerable distance from others just in case harm is near. It is always better to practice defensive driving.

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What To Do When Injured in Collision?

While driving is essential for many in order to move about in their lives, it is one of the most dangerous activities performed daily.
 
That is because auto accidents are a major public health threat. Traffic accidents are a leading cause of death for individuals ages 5-64.
 
That is why it is indeed crucial that everyone drives defensively in order to avoid traffic accidents as much as possible.
 
Meanwhile, here are some of the things that we can do to practice defensive driving:
 
-First, always drive at a controllable speed.
 
-Then, it is also important not to assume you know the other driver’s intention.
 
– Also, be prepared to 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 phone use, unstrapped toddlers, etc.
 
Call our attorneys at Sweet Lawyers if you were injured in an accident. Our hotline is (800) 674 7852. You may also check our website and chat with our live agents.