Tragic Traffic Accident on West Wapato Road Kills Pedestrian [Yakima, WA]

Yakima, WA (July 20, 2023) On Tuesday evening, an unidentified male pedestrian died after a traffic accident on West Wapato Road.

The Yakima County Sheriff’s office (YSO) says that the fatal auto-pedestrian crash happened around 11:15 p.m. on the 2300 block of West Wapato Road.

Authorities say that first responders arrived at the scene and pronounced the man dead at the scene.

Officials say that witnesses place the victim on the road before the fatal crash.

YSO is investigating the auto-pedestrian crash and has not released further information at this time.

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Sweet Lawyers express sympathies to the bereaved family of the man who died in the traffic accident on West Wapato Road. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.

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Losing Someone in a Fatal Collision

It is normal for someone to feel devastated when an unexpected tragedy like this one happened. That is why it is important to know that if we lost a dear one in an accident, we may recover damages through a wrongful death suit.

A wrongful death suit allows families to hold parties liable for the irrevocable damages they have caused. It is a civil action brought forth by relatives of a deceased victim whose death was caused by another person’s negligence.

One of its benefits is that it alleviates most or all of the financial burden the death of a relative has generated.

Meanwhile, are you aware that nearly 1.25 million people die in traffic accidents similar to the fatal auto-pedestrian crash on West Wapato Road every year?

That means, on average, road accidents cause 3,287 fatalities per day. With such figures, road accidents are the leading cause of death in the U.S. for people aged 1-54.

Our Lawyers Will Assist You With Your Legal Claim

That is why we encourage the loved ones of the man who died in a traffic accident on West Wapato Road to speak with Sweet Lawyers now.

Our lawyers will serve as your legal representation. They will work to prove what you are owed in the wake of a family member’s death.

Our hotline is (800) 674 7852. Or, you may simply chat with our live agents who can help you with your legal queries.