Lake Stevens Man Injured in Pedestrian Accident on US 2 [Lake Stevens, WA]

Lake Stevens, WA (December 09, 2021) – On Tuesday, a 56-year-old Lake Stevens man sustained injuries in a pedestrian accident on US 2.

The accident happened at about 9:43 p.m. near Highway 204.

Apparently, the man walking west along the trestle and tried to cross the interchange when he was struck by an Audi A4 sedan driven by a 52-year-old.

Right away, the rescuers took the victim to Providence Regional Medical Center Everett.

On the other hand, the involved driver did not suffer injuries in the accident.

The authorities are still investigating this crash. They do not consider alcohol and drugs to be factors in the accident.

When driving, better to 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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What Do We Need To Do if Involved in Traffic 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.

Also, 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.

Immediately call our attorneys at Sweet Lawyers if you suffered injuries in an accident.

Our hotline is (800) 674 7852. Similarly, you may also check our website and chat with our live agents.