Selena Pool and David Evans Injured in Accident on Samish Way [Bellingham, WA]

Two Hospitalized after Head-On Collision near Padden Creek

 
BELLINGHAM, WA (July 23, 2018) – On Monday evening, two people were injured in a head-on collision on Samish Way, near Padden Creek.
 
The crash occurred at around 7:58 PM, near Padden Creek. 19-year-old Selena Pool of Bellingham was driving in her white 1999 Volkswagen Jetta onto southbound Samish Way as she left a mobile home park at 4915 Samish Way, when she tried to make a left.
 
There she struck a red 2000 Ford Ranger, driven by 60-year-old David Evans of Bellingham, that was heading northbound on Samish Way.
 
Pool wasn’t wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. She and Evans sustained injuries and were both transported to a local hospital with injuries. According to St Joseph’s Hospital Director of Communications, Pool was not in critical condition, but no information was immediately released about Evans’ condition.
 
Authorities consider alcohol and reckless driving to be contributing factors in the collision. No additional information has been released to the public at this time.
 
Never get behind the wheel of a vehicle if you find yourself under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Be responsible and abide by all driving laws to ensure your safety and the safety of surrounding vehicles, motorists, and pedestrians. If you ever find yourself buzzed or drunk, request a Lyft or Uber, or call someone to pick you up.

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