WSP Trooper Injured in DUI Crash on State Route 512 and Steele Street [Pierce County, WA]

Injuries Reported in Pierce County Auto Accident on State Route 512 and Steele Street

 
PIERCE COUNTY, WA (June 6, 2022) – Early Sunday, a WSP trooper suffered injuries in a DUI crash on State Route 512 and Steele Street.
 
At around 3:15 a.m., the WSP trooper responded to an eastbound crash on State Route 512 and Steele Street. Then, he went out of his vehicle, as well as the 18-year-old woman from Bonney Lake.
 
Then, a 44-year-old Tacoma man, suspected of DUI, headed east on the same highway.
 
Afterward, he struck the trooper’s vehicle and pushed it into the Bonney Lake woman’s car.
 
As a result, the 25-year-old trooper sustained a leg injury. Thus, responders took him to Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup.
 
Meanwhile, the Tacoma man and the Bonney Lake woman suffered no injuries in the crash.
 
As a driver, it is your responsibility to be a proactive driver, rather than a reactive one. Moreover, driving defensively prepares you for emergencies.

---

Moving Forward in a Multi-Vehicle Accident

 
According to the US Department of Transportation, there are nearly 300,000 merging accidents every year.
 
Indeed, common events on the road can just as swiftly become safety hazards. Furthermore, one must remain calm to properly handle the immediate aftermath.
 
Sweet Lawyers offer legal representation from experienced and compassionate attorneys to safeguard your legal rights.
 
Ultimately, we value the trust and respect of our clients. Thus, we want them to know that injuries sustained in an accident often don’t become apparent until months later when it is too late.
 
The crash in Pierce County may call for a separate investigation. Moreover, an experienced attorney can spearhead fighting on behalf of the injured party.
 
If you have been involved in a dangerous multi-vehicle accident, reach out to the experienced lawyers at Sweet Lawyers. Furthermore, we have over 40 years of experience in the legal field. We know what it takes to win your injury case. Let us fight for you, and achieve the justice and compensation that you and your family deserve. Thus, call our offices at (800) 674-7852 for a free, no-obligation consultation with a professional.