Horrific Wrong-Way Accident on Interstate 5 Kills 2 People [Tumwater, WA]

Tumwater, WA (November 11, 2023) On Friday evening, 31-year-old woman and 2-year-old boy both from Chehalis died, and an 8-year-old girl in a wrong-way accident on Interstate 5.

According to the Washington State Patrol, the deadly wrong-way crash happened on Interstate 5 near Tumwater.

Reports say that a 27-year-old Shelton man, driving a white 2016 Jeep Wrangler northbound on the southbound lane of I-5, that collided with a southbound gray 2018 Chevrolet Malibu occupied by the Chehalis woman and her 2 young passengers.

The head-on collision sent the Jeep to a cement barrier, while the Chevy ended up facing north in the third southbound lane.

Officials say that the Shelton man was driving impaired at the time of the crash, police arrested the man on suspicion of driving under the influence, vehicular homicide and vehicular assault.

Authorities say that the woman and the 2-year-old boy were pronounced dead at the scene, while the 8-year-old girl was transported to an area children’s hospital.

Police are investigating the deadly wrong-way crash and have not released additional information at this time.

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Sweet Lawyers expresses sympathies to the families of the deceased in the wrong-way accident on Interstate 5. Our hearts are with you through these trying times. We also wish the injured girl a quick recovery.

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Wrong-Way Accident on Interstate 5 Led to Fatality and Injury

Around 20-50 million people are involved in road accidents yearly. However, not everyone knows what to do after a traffic accident.

The most valuable step after the tragic wrong-way crash on Interstate 5 is hiring a legal attorney.

Moreover, the legal and financial damage that comes from unforeseen loss is brutal to juggle while mourning. Yet, the days and months following a tragedy are the most precarious.

Let Us Know About The Collision

Indeed, nobody wants to be in a traffic accident. That is why we encourage the loved ones of the deceased in this traffic accident to reach out to Sweet Lawyers‘ team of legal experts.

With over 40 years of experience in the legal field, we know what it takes to win a wrongful death case.

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