Man on a John Deere Lawn Mower Injured in Samish Way Crash
Bellingham, WA (February 12, 2022) – On Friday, a man on a Deere lawn mower sustained injuries in a hit-and-run crash on Samish Way.
Officers responded to the crash scene at about 12:30 p.m. to the 900 block area.
Reports confirmed that the victim sustained critical injuries.
Moreover, the authorities are searching for the driver of a white sedan who struck the man on a lawn mower.
Please contact the BPD at 360-778-8611 or via online tips for more details about the hit-and-run crash on Samish Way.
Furthermore, never go above the recommended speed limit in the area, even if the traffic is very light. Countryside roads have them in place, especially on blind side spots, that is to lessen the probability of collisions. When the road is slippery, please do not hesitate to slow down. Also, checking our speedometer constantly will ensure we are moving at the prescribed speed.
Injuries in Hit-and-Run Crash
Moreover, driving is essential for many in order to move about in their lives, however, it is one of the most dangerous activities we do every day. As often these accidents happen, many people do not know what follows in the event of a car accident.
Furthermore, according to the United States Department of Transportation, there are approximately 300,000 merging accidents every year.
So, in case of accidents like this one, it is crucial that everyone remain calm in order to properly handle the immediate aftermath of an automobile collision.
- Meanwhile, here are some of the things that we can do to practice defensive driving and avoid accidents:
- 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.
Immediately call our attorneys at Sweet Lawyers if you suffered injuries in an accident.