Patrick Riel and Austin Cline Struck and Injured by Car on Highway 291 near Charles Road [Nine Mile Falls, WA]

Austin Cline, Patrick Riel Hospitalized after Nine Mile Falls Car Accident

NINE MILE FALLS, WA (January 10, 2019) – Two men sustained injuries and were taken to a hospital after being hit by a vehicle on Highway 291 on January 8.

According to the Washington State Patrol, the two-car crash happened about 6:00 p.m. on Highway 291 near Charles Road at milepost 9 about four miles south of Suncrest.

Patrick Riel, 29, from Spokane and Austin Cline, 31, from Spokane Valley, were standing at the back of their disabled Honda Civic on the right side of the roadway southbound, when Janet Lemaire, 57, of Nine Mile Falls, veered off in a Volkswagen Eos and hit the vehicle along with the two men.

Riel and Cline were both taken to Sacred Heart Medical Center, where their conditions are unknown at this time. Lemaire was reportedly unharmed.

According to WSP, drugs or alcohol were a factor in the collision which remains under investigation.

It is vital to never drive when drunk and to always be alert for other motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists. This is especially true when you are driving in the city, especially when you are driving through a parking lot, a busy intersection, or residential area. An unforeseen accident can be avoided by following the traffic laws and being cautious of the road ahead. Such actions can also ensure the safety of everyone.

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