Woman Dies in Hit-and-Run Crash on Interstate 5 [La Center, WA]

Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash on Interstate 5 in La Center

 
La Center, WA (February 01, 2021) – On Sunday, a woman lost her life in a deadly hit-and-run crash on Interstate 5.
 
The fatal incident took place at about 9:48 a.m. near Milepost 17.
 
When authorities arrived, they determined the victim was fatally struck by a vehicle.
 
Moreover, the Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office is working with law enforcement to identify the deceased.
 
Officers are looking for a gold or silver early 2000s Chevy Trailblazer or a similar model with front-end damage.
 
Apparently, traffic cameras captured images of the vehicle fleeing the scene.
 
Also, the WSP wants to know if anyone saw a woman wearing dark clothing walking near Interstate5 between 9:30 and 9:45 a.m. on Sunday.
 
The accident impacted the traffic for about three hours as authorities investigated the scene.
 
Please call the WSP detectives at 360-449-7941 if you have further details about the incident.

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We would like to extend our sincere condolences to the loved ones of the deceased. Our thoughts are with you during this time.

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Filing a Wrongful Death Claim

 
As the loved ones of the victim grieve this fatal crash, Sweet Lawyers wants does not want you to face the aftermath alone.
 
Moreover, it is important to recognize that if you lose someone in an accident, you may recover damages through a wrongful death suit.
 
Additionally, a lawsuit gives the loved ones of a departed family member some semblance of justice.
 
“Our goal is to safeguard the legal rights of families in the wake of catastrophic accidents. Insurance companies only protect their interests, which is why we protect those of our clients, ” explains Mark Sweet of Sweet Lawyers.
 
If a loved one has been involved in a wrongful death accident, do not hesitate to reach out for help. The process of dealing with your loss, while fighting for justice, is never easy. Ultimately, this is necessary to alleviate some of the financial burdens after a serious pedestrian accident that causes irreversible damage. We wish to make this process as easy for you as possible. Thus, for more information, call Sweet Lawyers at (800) 674-7854 for a free consultation with a legal professional.