Disastrous Vehicle Crash on Highway 101 Results in Injuries [Mason County, WA]

Mason County, WA (June 23, 2023) On Thursday morning, 3 people were sent ot the hospital after a vehicle crash on Highway 101.

According to a Washington State Patrol (WSP), that the solo-vehicle accident happened around 1 a.m. on on U.S. 101 near West Shelton Matlock Road.

Reports say that a car with 3 occupants crashed into an embankment, overturned and ended up on its roof 50 feet below the highway.

Officials say that 2 adults, a 50-year-old male and a 43-year-old female, and a 5 year old girl were all from Elma.

Medics transported both adults to Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia with injuries. While the minor did not suffer injuries, she was taken to a hospital as a precaution.

Authorities say that there are pending charges for the 50-year-old driver, third-degree driving on a suspended license and second-degree negligent driving.

WSP is investigating the solo-vehicle accident.

Collisions Could Happen Any Minute

Traffic safety continues to be a life-and-death matter. As a matter of fact, a person dies in a vehicle accident every couple of hours.

Driving your children to school, going to the market, or driving to fill up on gas should not be a life-and-death matter. Even so, the likelihood of car accidents continues to rise.

Moreover, preventing traffic incidents like the vehicle crash on Highway 101 is a shared responsibility. It is vital to keep an eye out for those who are on the road with you. Your safety on the road is never guaranteed; however, knowledge is a powerful tool.

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What To Do After a Traffic Collision

Each year, around 20-50 million people are injured or become disabled due to an auto crash. To avoid suffering from such incidents, practice safe driving habits on the road at all times.

Steve Baric of Sweet Lawyers says, “The most valuable step you can take in response to a vehicle crash is hiring a personal injury attorney. Personal injury attorneys prioritize your recovery. At the same time, they will secure your future from further losses a severe accident can bring.”

Call us if you’re involved in a severe traffic accident similar to the solo-vehicle accident on U.S. 101. Sweet Lawyers have over 40 years of experience in the legal field.

We know what it takes to win your traffic accident, personal injury, or disability case.

Our legal team promises to fight, day and night, to achieve the justice and compensation that you and your family deserve. Thus, call our offices at (800) 674 7852 for a free consultation with a professional in your area.