Officers Cite Steven Ruiz in 3-Vehicle Collision on State Route 28 [Rock Island, WA]

Rock Island, WA (May 6, 2023) – On Friday, the authorities cited 50-year-old Steven Ruiz of Soap Lake in a 3-vehicle collision on State Route 28 that injured two people.

WSP officers said Ruiz driving too fast when he rear-ended a vehicle that was stopped for flagger-controlled traffic. The vehicle was occupied by four people from Walla Walla. 

The vehicle that Ruiz rear-ended was pushed into another vehicle occupied by a Pasco couple.

Two occupants in the car that Ruiz rear-ended were rushed to an area hospital with minor injuries.

Ruiz’s vehicle and the car he struck were totaled.

Meanwhile, Ruiz did not sustain injuries from the accident and was not wearing a seatbelt. The authorities cited him for speeding.

Vehicle Collisions Are Just Around the Corner

Traffic safety continues to be a life-and-death concern, yet reckless driving has not declined. One person is killed in a vehicle accident every few hours.

Driving your children to school, driving to the market, or driving to fill up on gas should not be a life-and-death matter. Even so, car accidents continue to rise.

Moreover, sharing the road is everybody’s duty. It is vital to keep an eye out for those on the road with you.

Let us prevent traffic mishaps like the traffic collision in Rock Island.

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You Should Not Suffer Alone

Your safety on the road is never guaranteed, so knowledge is an important tool. Indeed, in uncertain times like these, you may want to speak to a professional about an accident.

Knowing what steps to take following the collision on State Route 28 can mean the difference between financial prosperity and financial disparity. The aftereffects of a severe accident can follow you for months, even years, if you don’t have your legal doubts cleared by an expert.

It is comforting to know that the aftershock of an accident should not be dealt with alone. The burden is meant to be shared; preferably, with a community that knows how to handle the effects.

Sweet Lawyers‘ personal injury attorneys will find our clients the best outcome. We will achieve the justice and compensation you and your family deserve.

Call us at (800) 674 7852. Similarly, you may also click this link to consult with our legal professionals.