Mary Schafer Killed in Highway 14 Collision [Vancouver, WA]

People Injured in Fatal Crash Near Milepost 21

Vancouver, WA (November 30, 2022) – Yesterday, Mary Schafer, 73, died while Vincent Carnera, 31, of Washougal, Thomas Schafer, 61, also of Washougal, and a 2-year-old child, sustained injuries in a Highway 14 collision.

The WSP responded to the two-vehicle crash at 2:11 p.m. near Milepost 21.

According to the investigators, a Toyota C-HR driven by Vincent Carnera on the freeway crossed the center line and collided head-on with a Subaru Impreza, driven by Thomas Schafer.

The paramedics rushed Thomas Schafer’s passenger, Mary Schafer, to PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, where they declared her dead.

Meanwhile, Thomas Schafer sustained injuries and was also transported to PeaceHealth Southwest. 

Vincent Carnera and his 2-year-old passenger were also rushed to Legacy Emmanuel Medical Center in Portland.

Officers stated excessive speed played a role in the fatal crash near Milepost 21. They said drugs and alcohol were not factors in the accident.

Sweet Lawyers extends our deepest condolences to the family of Mary Schafer. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.

Our Legal Experts Can Help

Washington’s road accident rate continues to increase. Road accidents like the crash near Milepost 21 still happen and the worse is when the accident was a result of another person’s negligence.

Accordingly, the NHTSA says two out of three motorists will experience a traffic collision.

Turning to an experienced attorney can provide you with peace of mind. You will also have someone to ensure that your rights are respected and that justice will be served.

That is why hiring a legal expert who can help you with a possible wrongful death claim is one of the best decisions one could make during this time.

When you hire our seasoned lawyers, you will only need to tend to your well-being. Our team will focus on your legal claim.

To the bereaved of Mary Schafer, you don’t need to experience even more hardship because of other people’s negligence. Our legal experts will take care of you during this delicate period.

Our attorneys will fight to achieve the justice you and your family truly deserve following a deadly incident. Call us at (800) 674 7852 and let us talk about a possible legal claim concerning the Highway 14 collision.