Stephen Sauro Arrested on NW 291st Street Bicycle Crash [Clark County, WA]

Clark County, WA (July 7, 2023) – On Tuesday, a person was injured and the authorities arrested 60-year-old Stephen Sauro of Ridgefield following a NW 291st Street bicycle crash.

The Clark County Sheriff’s deputies, along with first responders from Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue, AMR, and Ridgefield Police, responded at 9:06 a.m. to the crash scene near the intersection with 71st Avenue.

When they arrived, officers located the seriously injured bicyclist while the pickup driver remained at the scene.

Investigators arrested the driver, Sauro, and booked him into the Clark County Jail on suspicion of vehicular assault.

Traffic Safety Is an Everyday Concern

Traffic authorities once stated that the main reason for all the unsafe driving at intersections is simple: people are in a hurry and unfortunately, sometimes, it costs them their life.

Commutes like taking your kids to school or going to work should be of no great consequence. Yet automobile accident cases such as the NW 291st Street bicycle crash continue to occur.

Traffic safety continues to be a life-and-death matter, yet reckless driving has not been in decline. Truth be told, one person is killed in a vehicle accident every couple of hours.

Moreover, traffic safety continues to be a life-and-death matter, yet reckless driving has not been in decline.

Furthermore, sharing the road is a shared responsibility. It is important to keep an eye out for those who are on the road with you.

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Thousands of people across Washington suffer injuries in traffic accidents every year. 

As a matter of fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), two out of three motorists will be involved in an injury accident during their life.

That is because auto accidents are a major public health threat. They are a leading cause of death for individuals ages 5-64.

Thus, in cases like the 71st Avenue traffic accident, it is crucial that everyone remain calm and know what to do in order to properly handle the immediate aftermath of a traffic crash.

Come to Sweet Lawyers personal injury lawyers. Call us at (800) 674 785.

Our lawyers will work their best to ensure you get the maximum settlement. 

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