Motorcyclist and Passenger Injured in Multi-Vehicle Accident on Highway 8 and Winslow Drive [Thurston County, WA]

2 Hospitalized after Thurston County Multi-Vehicle Crash on Highway 8

 
THURSTON COUNTY, WA (September 7, 2020) – Saturday, a motorcyclist and his passenger were injured in a multi-vehicle accident on Highway 8.
 
According to reports, a crash between three vehicles and a motorcycle occurred around 5:00 p.m. The incident took place on Highway 8 and Winslow Drive, east of Summit Lake.
 
According to reports, a 27-year-old Seattle man was driving east on Highway 8. However, he slowed for stopped traffic. Thus, triggering the multiple-vehicle crash.
 
The authorities revealed that the Seattle driver and his two passengers were uninjured. The 58-year-old male driver from Lakewood and a 38-year-old male driver from Elma were also uninjured in the crash.
 
Unfortunately, the 34-year-old male motorcyclist from Lacey and his 19-year-old female passenger suffered injuries. Responders airlifted the rider to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Meanwhile, they transported the woman to Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia.
 
Due to the crash, the authorities shut down Highway 8 for more than two hours.
 
Meanwhile, the troopers revealed that the Lacey motorcyclist will possibly face charges on reckless endangerment and reckless driving.
 
The crash remains under active investigation.
 
As a driver, it is your responsibility to be a proactive driver, rather than a reactive one. Moreover, driving defensively prepares you for emergencies.
 

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Next Steps to Move Forward after Multi-Vehicle Accident on Highway 8

 
According to the United States Department of Transportation, there are approximately 300,000 merging accidents every year.
 
Common events on the road can just as swiftly become safety hazards. Furthermore, everyone must remain calm to properly handle the immediate aftermath of an automobile collision.
 
Sweet Lawyers offer legal representation from experienced and compassionate attorneys that safeguard your legal rights. Moreover, we value the trust and respect of our clients. Thus, we continuously fight to hold liable parties accountable and award our clients the compensation they deserve.
 
Mark Sweet, a personal injury attorney at Sweet Lawyers, says that serious car accident cases may call for a separate investigation. Moreover, an experienced attorney can spearhead fighting on behalf of the injured party.
 
If you are involved in a dangerous accident, you can reach out to the experienced lawyers at Sweet Law Group. Furthermore, w have over 40 years of experience in the legal field. We know what it takes to win your injury case. Let us fight for you, and achieve the justice and compensation that you and your family deserve. Call our offices at (800) 674-7852 for a free, no-obligation consultation with a professional in your area.