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Early Morning Car Accident Leaves One Dead and at least 5 Injured l Seattle Injury Lawyer

Type: Car Accident
Date: September 9, 2009, 09/09/09
Location: Interstate 5 in south Seattle
Time: 2:30 a.m.
Investigating Agency: Washington State Patrol
Outcome: One killed, at least 5 others injured

Scott A. Glover of Federal Way was fatally injured in a car accident on I-5 in Seattle.   Sunday shortly after 2:30 a.m., the State Patrol has reported.  He was a passenger in a vehicle that was filled with friends that was disabled and on the right shoulderof the highway. Scott had gotten out of the vehicle to aid repairs when a pickup truck struck him and the disabled vehicle  The pickup truck was then struck from behind by a Kia Sephia. 

Glover died at the scene.  The drivers of the truck and the Kia and another passenger were injured and taken to Harborview Medical Center.  Many others were injured as well.  The patrol reported that alcohol or drugs were factors in the crash.

About 40% of car accident fatalities occur because of a drunken driver. About 30% of the car accident fatalities can be attributed to driving above the speed limits and 33% and above because of reckless driving that causes the car to go off the road and result in an accident.

Additional Car Accident Research & Statistical Data l Personal Injury Attorney in Seattle

• Sampling Design Used in the National Motor Vehicle Crash Causation Survey [PDF]   
  The purpose of the National Motor Vehicle Crash Causation Survey (NMVCCS) was to collect information on the vehicles, the roadways, and the environmental conditions as well as the human behavioral factors that are likely to contribute to crash occurrence. The data was collected on crashes involving light vehicles, during the period January 2005 to December 2007.
• Seat Belt Use in 2007—Demographic Results [PDF]   
  National Occupant Protection Use Survey (NOPUS), which provides the only probability-based observed data on seat belt use in the United States. NOPUS is conducted annually by the National Center for Statistics and Analysis of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
• Motor Vehicle Traffic Crashes As a Leading Cause of Death in the United States, 2005 [PDF]   
  In 2005, motor vehicle traffic crashes were the leading cause of death for every age 3 through 6 and 8 through 34. Because of the young lives consumed, motor vehicle traffic crashes ranked third overall in terms of the years of life lost, i.e., the number of remaining years that the person is expected to live had they not died, behind only cancer and diseases of the heart. The table (overleaf) shows the 10 leading causes of death by age group in 2005.
• Statistical Analysis of Alcohol-Related Driving Trends, 1982-2005 [PDF]   
  Overall, the percent of drivers involved in fatal crashes who had consumed alcohol and had blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or above prior to the crash steadily decreased from 1982 to 1997 and then leveled off (more or less). In an attempt to explain the 1982-1997 reduction and the 1997-2005 level trend, this report presents a statistical analysis of factors that influenced the historical alcohol-related driving trends from 1982 to 2005.
• Trends in Non-Fatal Traffic Injuries 1996 – 2005 [PDF]   
  An analysis of three major databases of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that from 1996 through 2005, the annual number of “incapacitating” injuries due to motor vehicle crashes decreased by 25 to 28 percent. 
• Fatalities to Occupants of 15-Passenger Vans, 1997-2006 [PDF]   
  Belt use rates among occupants in 15-­passenger vans involved in fatal crashes are significantly lower compared to oth-­er passenger vehicles. Another research note (Thiriez et al.3) also stressed the importance of properly main-­taining the tires in such vans. NHTSA has issued three previous consumer advisories (NHTSA4 5 6) on the roll-­over propensity of 15-­passenger vans.

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National Drunk Driving Car Crash Statistics (2007) l Car Accident Law Firm Seattle

We have just posted the 2007 national drunk driving car accident statistics in our firm library.  To see them visit:  http://www.injurytriallawyer.com/library/national-drunk-driving-car-crash-statistics-2007.cfm

76 yr-old Man Drives Into Puget Sound, Passenger Killed

DES MOINE, Wa.  A tragic accident occurred on Friday when a 76 year-old man accidentally hit the gas pedal instead of the brake and drove his SUV vehicle off of the Des Moines Pier and into Puget Sound.

A couple of passers-by immediately dove into the water while the vehicle was half-way submerged.  The driver was pulled out and saved.  Unfortunately, the 86 year-old female passenger was not.  She drowned and was later declared dead at the scene.

The accident is still under investigation by the Des Moines Police Department.  But it appears to be an accident without any criminal conduct.  Legally, this accident involves simple negligence.  That is, the man was careless and failed to act with ordinary care when he accidentally drove into the water.  The deceased woman's estate has a civil claim against the man.  The driver's insurance company will certainly protect his interests and make efforts to resolve the estate's claim for damages.  Obviously, this is small consolation to the relatives and friends of the deceased, who have suffered an enormous loss.  My heart goes out to the woman's survivors.

Washington Fatal Accident News - June 23, 2008

PUYALLUP — Two people have been killed in a sports car crash in Puyallup that resulted in a car fire.  Apparently the sports car was speeding when it went out of control.  It drove through a metal fence and became airborne, flew aabout 100 feet, and crashed into the side of a building.  One person was thrown from the car and killed.  The other was trapped in the burning car and also died.  It appears that the car may have been stolen as it was registered to a car dealership. 

Highway Flagger Killed on Hwy 101

On Monday, June 23, a woman acting as a flagger in a construction zone was killed on Highway 101 near Hood Canal.  The tragedy occurred when a dump truck backed up and struck the woman during a road paving project near Binnon, Washington.  The 49 year-old woman died at the scene.

There are questions that need to be answered.  For instance, most construction trucks are equipped with a noise alarm when the vehicle goes into reverse.  Was this dump truck equipped with such an alarm, and if so, was it working at the time of the incident?  Another question addresses the woman's conduct.  What was she doing and was she standing where she was supposed to be?

There may be issues of comparative fault or comparative negligence.  The woman's estate and surviving beneficiaries (as designated under the Washington Wrongful Death Statute) may have a claim for negligence against the dump truck driver and his employer.  The investigation should be carried out promptly and all witnesses should be interviewed.  Photographs of the accident scene should also be taken immediately to preserve what the location looked like when the death occurred.  I wish to extend my sincere condolences the woman's family.

Seattle Car Accident News - April 25, 2008

SEATTLE - Cerrissa Christensen, who had a history of driving under the influence, was drunk on Oct. 9 when she drove 90 mph in the wrong direction on Interstate 5, causing a head-on collision that left one teenager dead and another seriously injured.  She was sentenced today to 6 ½ years in prison, the maximum sentence under state law.  At the time of the accident Christensen had a blood-alcohol level of 0.25 percent (legal limit is 0.08).  The crash killed Bawny McQuistin, 18, and injured Eric Hillstrom, 19, both of Tacoma.

For more victim information, car accident news, personal injury statistics, car accident statistics, personal injury news, studies, and more visit our car accidents practice area page. 

Eastside Car Accident News - May 2, 2008

REMOND - A fatal single-car accident closed Avondale Road this morning during rush hour.  According to police the accident occurred around 3 a.m.  The vehicle was going southbound on Avondale Way when it crashed into a tree.   The driver was the only person in the car and was found dead when officials arrived. 

SUV, Minivan, Pickup Accident Data l Washington SUV Rollover Attorneys l Seattle SUV Accident Lawyers

This research explores differences in injury severity between male and female drivers in single and two-vehicle accidents involving passenger cars, pickups, sport-utility vehicles (SUVs), and minivans. Separate multivariate multinomial logit models of injury severity are estimated for male and female drivers. The models predict the probability of four injury severity outcomes: no injury (property damage only), possible injury, evident injury, and fatal/disabling injury. The models are conditioned on driver gender and the number and type of vehicles involved in the accident. The conditional structure avoids bias caused by men and women’s different reporting rates, choices of vehicle type, and their different rates of participation as drivers, which would affect a joint model of all crashes. We found variables that have opposite effects for the genders, such as striking a barrier or a guardrail, and crashing while starting a vehicle. The results suggest there are important behavioral and physiological differences between male and female drivers that must be explored further and addressed in vehicle and roadway design.

Read the study: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6V5S-484V8BJ-1&_user=10&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&view=c&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=a57dde3abab38aed6890a9ce4b94fea4

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Fatal Truck Accident On I-5 l Semi-Truck Accident Attorney

Date: November 6, 2008
Location: Olympia
Type: Truck Accident
Outcome: Fata

An early morning crash on I-5 has killed the driver of a semitrailer.  Apparently the driver, a 49-year-old Renton man, was still in training and had only been driving for 3 weeks.  His instructor/trainer was asleep in the back of the truck.  The driver lost control of the truck and crashed into the Eastside Street overpass.  The cargo, a load of produce, spilled onto I-5 causing traffic to back up on both north and southbound lanes.

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Two Cars And Two Semi Trucks Crash Leaving At Least One Dead During Morning Commute

TUKWILA - An accident involving two semi trucks and two cars on Interstate 405 has left one person dead.  The southbound lanes of I-405 have been closed ruing the middle of the morning commute.

The accident happened just before 7:00am underneath the 61st Avenue South overpass.  Flames quickly engulfed one of the semi trucks.  The cause of the collision is unknown.

At the time of this blog post the freeway remains shut down.

The Davis Law Group frequently represents people who were injured in car or truck accidents and often represents the families of vicitms of fatal accidents.  For more information visit www.DavisLawGroupSeattle.com.

Pipe Bomb Found In Pick-up That Was Involved In a Pileup With a Semi Truck

A pipe bomb was found in a pickup truck that was involved in a fatal crash on Highway 3 near the Bremerton Airport.

The bomb was discovered when officials were clearing a five-vehicle crash that killed one person and sent two others to hospitals.

Apparently the pickup crossed the centerline, forcing an oncoming semi-truck into another car, killing the driver. The semi then rolled over on a smaller car.  The driver of the smaller car was trapped inside the car for two hours. He was flown to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.  Another vehicle crashed into the wreckage.

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Washington State Tractor Trailer Accident Statistics l Trucking Accident Lawyers l Semi Truck Lawyers

Washington State Tractor Trailer Accident Statistics
39 Fatal Truck Accidents Per Year
1, 364 Non-Fatal Trucking Related Accidents Per Year
31% of Truck Accidents Happen in Urban Areas and Cities
69% of Truck Accidents Happen in Rural Areas
21% of Washington truck accidents involve carriers (trucking companies) whose principle place of business is not WA.
Weather conditions are a contributing factor in 13% of Washington truck accidents.

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Man Dies in Hhit-and-Run Incident l Washington State Pedestrian Lawyer

Police have arrested a man and ceased his car in connection with a hit-and-run accident that killed a 22 year-old Renton man in the Boulevard Park neighborhood.  Apparently police found the victim in the roadway after being hit by a car that had driven off. The man died at the scene.  Police located a car that had body damage consistent with striking a pedestrian. The driver was booked into the King County Jail for Investigation of Vehicular Homicide.

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• Value of Social Security Contributions in Wrongful Death Settlements [PDF]   
  The Correct Value of Social Security Contributions in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Settlements
• Wrongful death during birth
  Wrongful birth and life, wrongful death before birth, and wrongful law
• Fatal Car Accident Statistics: Seattle vs Tacoma
  Based on Allstate data for 197 U.S. cities with more than 100,000 people, Seattle ranks 150th. Drivers here are 20 percent more likely to have an accident than those in other areas -- and file accident claims on average once every 8.3 years. In Tacoma, ranked 157th, residents are 22 percent more likely to have an accident, and file accident claims every 8.2 years.
• Disturbing truth on wrongful-death bill
  The pain and loss families suffer when a loved one dies is tragic and real. Whether a loved one dies in an accident or after a long illness, nothing can fill the empty hole left in our lives.

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