Marlene Trueax, Nathan McGuire and Jessica Lester Injured in Vancouver DUI Car Accident

Jessica Lester, Nathan McGuire, and Marlene Trueax Injured in Vancouver Car Crash

 
VANCOUVER, WA (August 27, 2019) – Three people sustained injuries in a DUI car crash on 205 Freeway on August 25.
 
The incident occurred when an intoxicated driver collided into a disabled pickup’s back.
 
At around 6:45 p.m., a northbound green 2000 Plymouth van 205 Freeway at Milepost 35 on the right shoulder. However, it hit a disabled, gray 1984 Chevrolet C-10 pickup from behind. The collision led the van to overturn and land on its top. The van stopped in the right lane.
 
The 61-year-old van driver, Marlene F. Trueax of Milwaukie, Ore., suffered injuries and went to PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver.
 
In addition, the 33-year-old pickup driver, Nathan N. McGuire of Ridgefield, sustained injuries but did not go to a hospital. His 34-year-old passenger, Jessica R. Lester of Ridgefield, also suffered injuries and did not require hospitalization.
 
The collision totaled the two vehicles. As a result, a towing service towed the vehicles from the scene.
 
However, troopers added that Trueax faces pending DUI charges.
 
Habits like distracted driving, speeding and DUI can lead to road accidents. Such habits are causes of disastrous incidents involving major injuries, damage and deaths. As a result, it is important to drive defensively/abide by all driving laws. This is to ensure your safety and the safety of surrounding vehicles, motorists, and pedestrians.

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