WSP Trooper Injured in DUI Collision on Interstate 405 [Kirkland, WA]

Kirkland, WA (May 22, 2023) – On Sunday, a WSP trooper sustained injuries following a DUI collision on Interstate 405.

The traffic accident happened just before 2 a.m. near Northeast 124th Street.

Investigators said the officer was sitting in their patrol car on the shoulder of the freeway when a pickup truck swerved onto the shoulder and struck the patrol car before rolling.

Responding medics took the trooper and the driver to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

Later on, the authorities arrested the pickup truck driver for impairment.

DUI Collisions Could Happen Anytime

Traffic safety continues to be a life-and-death matter, yet reckless driving has not declined. One person is killed in a vehicle accident every couple of hours.

Driving your children to school, going to the market, or driving to fill up on gas should not be a life-and-death matter. Even so, the likelihood of car accidents continues to rise.

Moreover, sharing the road is a shared responsibility. It is vital to keep an eye out for those who are on the road with you. Your safety on the road is never guaranteed; however, knowledge is a powerful tool.

Let us do our share to prevent traffic mishaps like the Kirkland traffic collision.

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Our Attorneys Can Help

Each year, around 20-50 million people are injured or become disabled due to an auto crash. To avoid suffering from such incidents, practice safe driving habits on the road at all times.

Steve Baric of Sweet Lawyers says, “The most valuable step you can take in response to a vehicle crash is hiring a personal injury attorney. Personal injury attorneys prioritize your recovery. At the same time, they will secure your future from further losses a severe accident can bring.”

Call us if you’re involved in a severe traffic accident similar to the Interstate 405 collision. Sweet Lawyers have over 40 years of experience in the legal field.

We know what it takes to win your auto accident, personal injury, or disability case.

We promise to fight, day and night, to achieve the justice and compensation that you and your family deserve. Thus, call our offices at (800) 674 7852 for a free consultation with a professional in your area.