Woman Hospitalized after Three-Vehicle Crash on Carpenter Road near Sixth Avenue [Lacey, WA]

1 Arrested after Lacey Hit-and-Run Car Accident on Carpenter Road

 
LACEY, WA (August 5, 2020) – Friday night, a woman was hospitalized after a three-vehicle crash on Carpenter Road.
 
According to reports, the authorities received a report of the crash at around 9:40 p.m.
 
The deputies revealed that before the crash, a Ford Crown Victoria followed by a Chevrolet Monte Carlo headed south in the left lane on Carpenter Road near Sixth Avenue Southeast. However, the Chevrolet quickly drove past the Ford.
 
As the Chevrolet tried to pass the Ford, it drove into the right lane, quickened its pace before it reentered the left lane. Then, it clipped the front right quarter of the Ford with its left rear end. Afterward, the driver overcorrected to the right, struck the curb and then veered left, crossing the northbound lanes of Carpenter Road. Eventually, the Chevrolet hit the front driver’s side of a northbound Honda Accord.
 
The Lacey Fire Department and the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office received the report of the multi-car hit-and-run near the Lacey Safeway. The authorities said that the suspect driver attempted to escape the scene on foot after witnesses saw him wielding a knife.
 

Further Details about the Lacey Crash

 
Fortunately, the Thurston County Sheriff’s deputies managed to detain him as he walked north up Carpenter Road. Also, he received a misdemeanor citation by officers for the hit and run.
 
The crash scattered debris across 400 yards of the road. However, it’s unclear came from the force of the crash or if the Chevrolet had spread it around as it drove south.
 
Meanwhile, towing services responded to the scene and hauled the Chevrolet and Honda. Furthermore, the crews managed to clear up Carpenter Road for around 90 minutes.
 
The officers said that responders took the suspect to Providence St. Peter Hospital for evaluation. Moreover, the crash left two victims with minor injuries. However, responders transported only the Honda’s driver to St. Peter. At the hospital, the officers interviewed the female driver.
 
Whenever you are behind the wheel, it is your responsibility to follow all traffic laws and never drive under the influence. By doing so, you can ensure your safety and the safety of surrounding vehicles and motorists.
 
Moreover, if you feel yourself unable to drive, you can always contact a Lyft or Uber instead.

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Dealing with Auto Accidents

 
Crash rates in Washington continue to increase, rather than decrease, despite the additional safety features on newer vehicle models.
 
Common events on the road can just as swiftly become safety hazards. It is therefore important to know how to proceed in case you find yourself involved in a traffic collision
 
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