Interstate 5 2-Vehicle Crash Injures 30-Year-Old Edgewood Woman [Cowlitz County, WA]

30-Year-Old Female Passenger Hurt in DUI Collision on I-5

Cowlitz County, WA (September 8, 2022) On Wednesday, a 30-year-old female passenger from Edgewood was hurt in a 2-vehicle crash on Interstate 5.

According to a Washington State Patrol the 2-car DUI collision happened around 10 p.m. on I-5 near the Toutle River.

Reports say that a 25-year-old Olympia man on a Kia Forte rear-ended a Toyota Corolla with 2 occupants. Afterward, the Kia veered into the tree line hit a deer then a tree.

Medics say that the Edgewood woman was a passenger on the Kia. The woman suffered injuries and was transported to PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center in Longview.

Meanwhile, both occupants of the Toyota did not suffer injuries. A 58-year-old man and a 55-year-old woman, both from Seattle. Reports say that the Seattle woman called in the incident.

Furthermore, authorities say drugs or alcohol were factors in the crash. Additionally, the Olympia man may face charges in his involvement in the DUI collision.

When driving, it is your responsibility to ensure the safety of yourself and others around you. Moreover, it is important to always drive within the posted speed limit. Also, slow down if you see traffic stalling ahead to avoid hitting other vehicles.

This is a powerful reminder to always pay close attention to drivers around you. Constantly keep a considerable distance from others just in case harm is near.

The perverse actions of a reckless driver can increase the likelihood of traffic collisions.

Vehicle Crash Results in Injuries

A personal injury occurs when a person suffers any kind of physical, emotional, or psychological injury. The term “personal injury” covers a wide range of cases that occur from car accidents just as what happened in the DUI collision on I-5, assaults, slip and fall accidents, injuries from defective products or machinery, and some more cases.

When the involved individual/ suspect failed to meet their duty of care, unexpected and unnecessary personal injuries can take place.

Damages from a personal injury lawsuit range from emotional trauma, physical and mental disability, pain and suffering, disfigurement, bodily injuries, and a range of financial losses.

Consult with an experienced personal injury lawyer at Sweet Lawyers if you suffered injuries due to a traffic accident like the Interstate 5 2-vehicle crash.

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