Matthew Richerzhagen From Waitsburg Injured in Fatal Crash on State Route 12 [Walla Walla, WA]

Matthew Richerzhagen From Waitsburg Injured in Fatal Crash on State Route 12 [Walla Walla, WA]

Adrian Torres of Walla Walla Dies in SR 12 Collision

Walla Walla, WA (March 10, 2022) – On Tuesday, 49-year-old Matthew Richerzhagen of Waitsburg sustained injuries in a vehicle collision on State Route 12 that killed 30-year-old Adrian Torres of Walla Walla.

The fatal incident took place at around 9:12 p.m. two miles east of Walla Walla City.

Investigators said Torres was westbound on the freeway approaching Smith Road when he crossed over the line and struck  Richerzhagen.

Immediately, the paramedics rushed Richerzhagen to St. Mary’s Medical Center in unknown condition.

On the other hand, Torres lost his life at the crash scene.

Meanwhile, the authorities said Torres was not wearing a seatbelt when the crash happened. Officers are still investigating this fatal incident.


We at Sweet Lawyers would like to send our heartfelt sympathies to the loved ones of Adrian Torres. Our thoughts are with you during this challenging time.


Fatality in Vehicle Collision

Unfortunately, in today’s climate unexpected death is ever-present. 

Sometimes, a person’s negligence can have devastating effects on other individuals. In some cases, accidents even result in death.

Thus, it is important to know that you may recover damages through a wrongful death suit if your family loses a member in an accident.

Moreover, the benefit of a wrongful death suit is that it allows families to hold parties liable for the irrevocable damages they have caused. 

In effect, it allows surviving family members to achieve vindication for their dearly departed. 

With this in mind, we recommend that you call Sweet Lawyers. Our number is (800) 674 7852.

Furthermore, our lawyers will exhaust their best to ensure you get the maximum settlement. Indeed, they will speak to witnesses, analyze evidence, and obtain important data that will help your case.

Our litigators will work on your behalf to hold the responsible party accountable for their failure to follow traffic laws, resulting in the untimely death of your loved one. 

Correspondingly, hiring a legal representative can help you attain compensation on medical bills, loss of earnings, future medicals, pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and more. 

You can call us any day and any time of the day. Sweet Lawyers‘ team of legal experts would be glad to assist you with your query.

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