Shelton Woman Hospitalized in Highway 101 Head-On Collision [Mason County, WA]

Mason County, WA (April 17, 2023) – At about noon on Friday, a 54-year-old male driver from Shelton and his 32-year-old female passenger who is also from Shelton were injured in a Highway 101 head-on collision.

Officers said the Shelton residents were northbound on the freeway at Skokomish Road, while two Alaska residents in their 20s were southbound on the same highway. 

The Shelton man failed to yield the right of way and turned left in front of the other vehicle. As a result, the two vehicles then crashed head-on. 

Moreover, the Shelton man was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center and the female passenger was transported to Mason General Hospital.

The two people from Alaska were injured in the accident.

Officers are investigating the vehicle collision on Skokomish Road.

Accidents Could Result in Injuries

The Washington Traffic Safety Commission has a plan titled “Target Zero” to decrease deaths and serious injuries on Washington’s roadways to zero by 2030. Despite this, accidents statewide continue to take the lives of hundreds each year:

Here are some tips to help avoid accidents similar to the Highway 101 head-on collision:

• Follow the posted speed limit.
• Slow down your speed at intersections.
• Give pedestrians the right of way at crosswalks and unmarked corners. Be ready to stop and let those on foot cross.
• Apply extra care in less-than-ideal driving conditions. This may include dark, foggy, or rainy weather.
• Respect all bicyclists. Give cyclists at least three to five feet of room when passing a bike. State law requires drivers to provide a minimum of three feet of space between a vehicle and a bicycle.
• If there is not enough space to pass a bicyclist safely, be patient and wait until you can.

Commutes like taking your kids to school or going to work should be of no great consequence. Yet traffic accident cases such as the vehicle collision on Skokomish Road continue to occur.

Traffic safety continues to be a life-and-death matter, yet reckless driving has not been in decline. Truth be told, one person is killed in a traffic accident every couple of hours.

Moreover, traffic safety continues to be a life-and-death matter, yet reckless driving has not been in decline.

Furthermore, sharing the road is a shared responsibility. It is important to keep an eye out for those who are on the road with you.

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Our Attorneys Can Help

Your safety on the road is never guaranteed; however, knowledge is a powerful tool. Indeed, in uncertain times such as these, you may want to speak to a professional in case of an accident.

Knowing what steps to take following a traffic crash, can mean the difference between financial prosperity and financial disparity. The consequences of a serious accident can follow you for months, even years, if you don’t have your legal doubts cleared by an expert.

Moreover, the aftershock of an accident is not something to be dealt with alone. The burden is meant to be shared; preferably, with a community that knows how to handle the effects.

Sweet Lawyers‘ personal injury attorneys will find the most favorable possible outcome for our clients after a traffic mishap just like the Highway 101 head-on collision. We will achieve the justice and compensation that you and your family truly deserve.

The aftershock of an accident is not something to be dealt with alone. The burden is meant to be shared; preferably, with a community that knows how to handle the effects.

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