Washington State Officer and Another, Injured in Big Rig Crash on US Highway 101 [Jefferson County, WA]

Jefferson County DUI Crash Injures Officer and Another

 
Jefferson County, WA (June 02, 2021) – On Tuesday, a police officer and another were injured in a semi-truck crash on US Highway 101.
 
The accident took place at about 10 A.M.
 
The officer pulled over a semitrailer for a violation when the officer was hit by a second vehicle.
 
Apparently, the second vehicle’s driver is suspected of DUI.
 
Officers said accident is investigated as vehicular assault.
 
Immediately, rescuers airlifted both the officer and the suspected DUI driver to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. They sustained serious injuries.
 
Meanwhile, the semitrailer driver was not injured in the accident.
 
Be extra cautious in bad weather: increase the space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. Also, consider driving below the speed limit, and be alert around curves. If the driving conditions worsen, consider waiting it out in a safe place.
 
When the visibility is affected, either by fog or snow, and you decide to park by the side of the road, make sure to turn off your lights. Drivers also struggling with the poor visibility will be on the lookout for other cars to follow and they might not realize in time that yours is stationary.

How To Deal With Crash Injuries

 
While driving is essential for many in order to move about in their lives, it is one of the most dangerous activities performed daily. As common of an occurrence as they are, many people do not suspect what follows in the event of a semi-truck crash.
 
Thus, knowing how to proceed in case you find yourself involved in a traffic collision, is indeed, important.
 
Furthermore, according to the United States Department of Transportation, there are approximately 300,000 merging accidents every year.
 
Hire a legal representation who can help you attain compensation on medical bills, loss of earnings, future medicals, pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and more.
 
So, call Sweet Lawyers now at (800) 674 7852. Our team of legal experts would be happy to assist you with your legal concerns.