Injuries Reported in State Route 510 Crash [Yelm, WA]

Yelm, WA (July 29, 2021) – On Tuesday, people were injured in State Route 510 crash.

The accident happened at the intersection with Killion Road Southeast.

A 55-year-old Roy woman did not stop her white 2021 Chrysler Voyager when she drove north onto Killion Road Southeast.

As a result, she crashed into the empty concrete truck traveling east on the freeway. Then, it tipped over onto its side.

First responders took the 58-year-old Olympia male driver of the blue concrete truck to Providence St. Peter Hospital. Officers he suffered minor head, neck and back injuries.

The authorities saidtwo people were injured in the accident, but the van driver was not transported to a hospital.

Meanwhile, officers ticketed the woman for failing to stop at the intersection.

Officers also said that neither driver was impaired or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Scan the road 1/2 mile to a full mile ahead in order to look out or recognize potential hazards in time.

Our bodies weren’t designed to travel at 50mph. 

We were designed for speeds of less than 10mph, thus you need to learn to consciously break that natural instinct and focus farther ahead.

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Always Practice Safe Driving

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.

Thus, it is indeed important that we drive defensively in order to avoid accidents as much as possible.

Here are some of the things that we can do to practice defensive driving:

– Always drive at a controllable speed.

– Never 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 phones unstrapped toddlers, etc.

Call our attorneys at Sweet Lawyers if you were injured in an accident. Our hotline is (800) 674 7852. Similarly, you may also check our website and chat with our live agents.

Our lawyer will serve as your legal representation, working to prove what you are owed due to the accident.

Indeed, they will exhaust every avenue to ensure you get the maximum settlement. They will speak to witnesses, analyze evidence, and obtain important data that will help your case.

Indeed, our legal experts would be glad to assist you with your case.