Injuries in Interstate 5 Multi-Vehicle Crash [Ferndale, WA]

Ferndale, WA (November 24, 2021) – Yesterday, officers responded to an injuries in Interstate 5 multi-vehicle crash.

Reports said the the traffic accident happened south of the Slater Road interchange.

Right away, the medical team rushed one victim to a hospital with a broken leg.

Officers closed the southbound on-ramp from Slater Road and the right lane of the southbound mainline lanes as they investigated the crash scene.

Always pay attention whenever you are on the road. Do your best to avoid accidents. Also, make sure that you are following the correct driving speed.

Despite the additional safety features on newer vehicle models, crash rates in Washington continue to increase, rather than decrease.

As a matter of fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), two out of three motorists will be injured in a traffic accident during their life.

Sad but true, auto accidents are a major public health threat. They are a leading cause of death for individuals ages 5-64.

That is why it is valuable to know what to do if you get involved in a motor vehicle accident.

Meanwhile, here are some of the things that we can do to practice defensive driving and avoid accidents:

-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. Removing all distractions such as mobile phone use, unstrapped toddlers, can help us focus on the road.

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