Mother and Child Injured in Spokane Traffic Accident
Spokane, WA (June 30, 2023) – On June 28, the Spokane Police officers arrested 18-year-old Owen Neeson-Graham following a N. Division Street hit-and-run collision.
The traffic accident happened at about 7 a.m. on June 23 near Lyons Avenue.
Officers said Neeson-Graham was making a left turn and struck a mother, child, and her stroller while they walking on a crosswalk. The authorities added that the driver fled the scene right after the incident.
The mother sustained serious but non life-threatening injuries while the child sustained non life-threatening injuries, and luckily, the baby in the stroller was not injured.
Then on Wednesday, the authorities arrested Neeson-Graham for felony hit-and-run and vehicular assault and later booked him into Spokane County Jail.
Moreover, the authorities are still searching for the 2005 Dodge Magnum with Washington License #CHH8339 that was used in the Spokane traffic accident.
Please contact Crime Check at 509-456-2233 and refence incident 2023-20122042, or email Corporal J. Tyler at [email protected] if you have details about the said vehicle.
Things To Do as a Responsible Driver
Always perform simple safety checks before you leave.
Start by inspecting your vehicle’s headlights and turn signals, be sure that both front and rear headlamps are working properly and visible enough a couple of yards away. Also, take a reading of your tire pressure and make sure you maintain the recommended maximum. While at it, take a peek under your vehicle and ensure there are no loose objects or leaks.
Most importantly, never run from the scene if you got involved in an accident. Stay at the scene and cooperate with the authorities.
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Thousands of people across Washington suffer injuries in traffic accidents every year.
As a matter of fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), two out of three motorists will be involved in an injury accident during their life.
That is because auto accidents are a major public health threat. They are a leading cause of death for individuals ages 5-64.&
Thus, it is crucial that everyone remain calm and know what to do in order to properly handle the immediate aftermath of a traffic crash.
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