Violent Rollover Crash on State Route 18 Kills Passenger [Auburn, WA]

Auburn, WA (May 14, 2023) On Friday evening, a rollover crash on State Route 18 left a passenger dead while 3 others were injured.

According to the Washington State Patrol, the high-speed crash happened at about midnight on State Route 18 near the exit at Southeast Auburn-Black Diamond Road.

Reports say that an 18-year-old driver from Auburn was driving a 2012 black Mercedes SUV at high speed when they failed to navigate a turn. Consequently, the vehicle veered off the road and rolled over several times.

Authorities say that a rear passenger inside the SUV was thrown out of the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene. Meanwhile, the driver and 2 other passengers suffered injuries.

Medics transported the 2 other passengers to Auburn Valley Hospital, while the driver was taken to Saint Anne’s Hospital.

Officials say that they have pending charges for vehicular homicide and reckless driving.

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Sweet Lawyers extends our deepest condolences to the family of the victim in the rollover crash on State Route 18. Our hearts are with you through these trying times. We also wish the injured parties a full recovery.

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FATAL ACCIDENTS ARE DEVASTATING

Annually, around 20-50 million people are involved in road accidents yearly. However, not everyone properly knows about the things you should do next after a fatal accident.

In fact, the most valuable step you can take in response to the rollover crash on State Route 18 is hiring an expert attorney.

Moreover, the legal and financial damage that comes from unforeseen loss is difficult to juggle while mourning. Yet, the days and months following a tragedy are the most precarious.

TELL US ABOUT THE ACCIDENT

We encourage the family of the people involved in the rollover crash on State Route 18, to reach out to Sweet Lawyers‘ team of legal experts.

Indeed, it is unbearable to both mourn a loved one while dealing with the most granular legal affairs.

We at Sweet Lawyers promise that our attorneys will fight day and night to achieve the justice and compensation you and your family deserve.

Call our offices at (800) 674 7852 for a free consultation with a professional in your area. Reach out to our legal team about how a legal claim can help you cope with the aftermath of the rollover crash on State Route 18.