Six Injured in Dump Truck Crash on 140th Avenue Southeast [Renton, WA]

Crash on 140th Avenue Southeast Results in Injuries

Renton, WA (December 03, 2021) – On Thursday, six people suffered injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on 140th Avenue Southeast.

The traffic incident took place at around 6:15 p.m. at the Maple Valley Highway intersection.

Officers said the crash involved a dump truck, a Metro bus and another vehicle.

Moreover, one of the patients sustained is critical injuries. Two of them incurred serious but non-fatal injuries and two others sustained minor injuries. However, the condition of the last person is unknown.

A dump truck was southbound on 140th Avenue Southeast when it struck two vehicles and finally hit the bus. The bus then struck other vehicles.

Meanwhile, the authorities immediately responded to the crash scene and are still investigating the crash.

When driving, better to scan the road 1/2 mile to a full mile ahead in order to look out or recognize potential hazards in time. Our bodies weren’t designed to travel at 50mph. We were designed for speeds of less than 10mph. Thus, you need to learn to consciously break that natural instinct and focus farther ahead.

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Injured in Vehicle Collision

Moreover, driving is essential for many in order to move about in their lives, however, it is one of the most dangerous activities we do every day. As often these accidents happen, many people do not know what follows in the event of a car accident.

Furthermore, according to the United States Department of Transportation, there are approximately 300,000 merging accidents every year.

So, in case of accidents like this one, it is crucial that everyone remain calm in order to properly handle the immediate aftermath of an automobile collision.

Meanwhile, here are some of the things that we can do to practice defensive driving and avoid accidents:

– Always drive at a controllable speed.

– Never assume you know the other driver’s intention.

– Also, be prepared to positively react to other drivers.

– This one, we should never neglect: yield at intersections, even if you have right of way.

– Most importantly, stay focused on the road. Remove all distractions such as mobile phones unstrapped toddlers, etc.

Immediately call our attorneys at Sweet Lawyers if you suffered injuries in an accident.

Our hotline is (800) 674 7852. Similarly, you may also check our website and chat with our live agents.