36-Year-Old Tacoma Man Injured in State Route 167 DUI Collision [Kent, WA]

Kent, WA (October 15, 2023) – A 36-year-old Tacoma man sustained injuries following a State Route 167 DUI collision just before 3 a.m. Sunday.

Investigating officers said a 48-year-old Renton man was southbound on the freeway when he moved right and struck a vehicle. The vehicle that was hit then rolled over into a nearby ditch.

The Tacoma man who was in the car sustained injuries and was transported to the Valley Medical Center.

Washington State Patrol said they believe the suspect driver was drunk at the time. The driver is facing vehicular assault charges.

Accidents Like The State Route 167 DUI Collision Should Be Avoided

Avoid distractions. Did you know that distracted driving includes more than using your phone? Your eyes should be on the road at all times.

Anything that takes your eyes off the road like eating, getting something from your bag, interacting with passengers, applying makeup, shaving, etc are all types of distracted driving.

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What Can Happen After an Injury Crash?

Serious accident cases like the State Route 167 DUI collision may call for a separate investigation.

Furthermore, a lawyer will make sure victims are not cheated of the proper compensation they are owed.

“We can secure evidence in your favor, request additional information, get vital eyewitness accounts, and review insurance coverage you are entitled to that may not be common knowledge,” says Mark Sweet, an award-winning attorney at Sweet Lawyers.

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If you’re looking for a trusted traffic crash attorney, turn to Sweet Lawyers. We have over 40 years of experience in the legal field, and we will fight to achieve the justice and compensation that you and your family deserve.

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