81-Year-Old Thomas Garrett Killed in SW Roxbury Street Collision [White Center, WA]

White Center, WA (April 29, 2024) – 81-year-old Thomas Garrett sustained fatal injuries following a SW Roxbury Street collision Monday night.

Garrett was fatally hit by a Jeep at the intersection with 15th Avenue SW.

Witnesses said the involved vehicle continued driving and left the victim to die.

Cleven Ticeson, Garrett’s cousin said Garrett was kind, considerate, and thoughtful while Garrett’s family said he was a musician, a handyman, and a devout Buddhist.

Garrett’s family and friends held a vigil for him and called on the county leaders to pay attention to the area and to support it in safety improvements.

The King County Sheriff’s Office is asking the everyone’s help in finding the suspect who was driving a silver 2007-2016 Jeep Compass with front-end damage to the grill and hood.

The authorities are asking anyone with details or dash camera footage to call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit P3Tips.com, or use the P3 Tip App.

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Sweet Lawyers expresses sympathies to the bereaved families of the deceased. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.

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Should the Loved Ones of Thomas Garrett File a Claim?

Dealing with a loved one’s sudden and tragic death is indeed painful. It would undoubtedly take a lot of time to recover from this loss.

However, the worst part to consider is when the death was a result of other people’s negligence.

That is why hiring a legal expert to help with a possible wrongful death claim is one of the best decisions one could make now.

Moreover, knowing that each state has laws covering who can file a wrongful death suit on behalf of the deceased is helpful. These people are related to or depend financially on the person who died. The law usually allows the following people to file a wrongful death case:

• Surviving spouses;
• Domestic partners (registered domestic partnership);
• Children of the deceased;
• Financial dependents, parents, and minors under the care of the deceased;
• Personal representatives.
• These people can differ from state to state.

Reach out to Sweet Lawyers if you lost a loved one in a traffic accident. Let us help you discover if you can file a case for your departed loved one.

With over 40 years of practice, Sweet Lawyers is confident we can tackle your wrongful death lawsuit and help you recover. Our legal experts are here to guide you during your legal battle.

Call our offices at (800) 674-7852 and let us help you get justice for your family.