09/06/10 ARLINGTON MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT REPORT | Seattle Attorney

DESCRIPTION: SUV failed to maintain lane travel, crossed centerline, hydroplaned, and hit a Washington  Department of Transportation cement barrier on the side of the freeway. The rear hatch opened, ejecting two passengers.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT: Car Accident
CAUSE: Unknown, Possible inattentive driver asleep at the wheel. 
DATE: September 6, 2010
TIME: 2:45 a.m
LOCATION: Northbound Interstate 5 at milepost 208 in Arlington, WA
NUMBER OF VEHICLES:
     CARS: 1
     TRUCKS: 0
     MOTORCYCLES: 0
     PEDESTRIANS: 0
NUMBER INJURED: 2
NUMBER DECEASED: 0
DRUGS OR ALCOHOL INVOLVED:
PERSONS INVOLVED: Catherine Halliwell of Vancouver, British Columbia; Sara Edge of Vancouver of Vancouver, British Columbia; Michael Vinitsky of Quebec, Canada
VEHICLES INVOLVED: 1997 Nissan Pathfinder
INVESTIGATING AGENCY: Washington State Patrol
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE: Emergency response team, one transported to Harborview Medical Center, one transported to Cascade Valley Hospital in Arlington, WA.
LEGAL ANALYSIS: The two injured parties may have personal injury accident claims against the driver of the vehicle and/or his automobile insurance for compensation for their medical bills, etc.  May need the assistance of a Washington State-based personal injury attorney.