Driver Injured in Tragic Traffic Accident on South Star Lake Road
Federal Way, WA (December 24, 2023) On Friday morning, 2 people were killed and a driver was hospitalized after a tragic pedestrian crash on Military Road.
According to the Federal Way Police Department (FWPD), the traffic accident happened around 11:55 a.m. on South Star Lake Road and Military Road.
Reports say that a southbound vehicle crossed to the opposite traffic lane, fatally struck 2 pedestrian and crashed into a barrier and came to a stop.
Officials say that both pedestrians were declared dead at the scene, while the driver was trasnported to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, the driver suffered injuries due to the collision.
Police are investigating the tragic traffic accident and have not released further information at this time.
Sweet Lawyers express sympathies to the bereaved families of the victims in the pedestrian crash on Military Road. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.
Pedestrian Crash on Military Road Results in Fatality
Following the deadly traffic accident on South Star Lake Road, it is essential to make sure you are legally covered so you can grieve in peace.
Moreover, between 2020 and 2021, there was a 4.17% increase in road accident-related deaths on Washington roadways.
That is why hiring a legal expert who can help you with a possible wrongful death claim is one of the best decisions one could make during this time.
Moreover, it is helpful to know that each state has laws covering who can file a wrongful death suit on behalf of the deceased.
These people are related to or depend financially on the deceased. The law usually allows the following people to file a wrongful death case:
- Surviving spouses
- Domestic partners (registered domestic partnership)
- Children of the deceased
- Financial dependents, parents, and minors under the care of the deceased
- Personal representatives
We Encourage the Bereaved To Call Sweet Lawyers
So, to the loved ones of the victims in the pedestrian crash on Military Road, reach out to our wrongful death lawyers. Let us help you discover if you are eligible to file a case on behalf of your departed loved one.
With 40 years of practice, Sweet Lawyers is confident that we can tackle your wrongful death lawsuit and help you recover. Our legal experts are here to guide you through a legal claim.
It is unbearable to mourn a loved one while dealing with the most granular legal affairs.
Call our offices right now at (800) 674-7852 and let us help you get justice for your loved one.