Davis Law Group, P.S.

DUI Collision near Yakima kills 25-year-old male

DESCRIPTION: A 25-year-old man from White Swan was killed on Friday night after a 28-year-old woman driving under the influence of alcohol hit him while he was driving east on Fort Road. The woman, who admitted to officials that she'd had a few drinks, caused the collision by running a stop sign. Her and the ibne passenger in her car were taken to Toppenish Community Hospital for treatment. Washington State Patrol is seeking a charge of vehicular homicide against the driver.

TYPE OF ACCIDENT: Two-car DUI collision
CAUSE:  Alcohol
DATE: November 5, 2010
TIME: Night time
LOCATION: Intersection of Brownstown Road and Fort Road, Harrah
NUMBER OF VEHICLES: 2
     CARS: 1
     TRUCKS/SUV's: 1
     BUS/SEMI's: 0
     MOTORCYCLES: 0
     PEDESTRIANS: 0
NUMBER INJURED: 2
NUMBER DECEASED: 1
DRUGS OR ALCOHOL INVOLVED: Alcohol
PERSONS INVOLVED: 3
INVESTIGATING AGENCY: Washington State Patrol
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE: Toppenish Community Hospital
LEGAL ANALYSIS:  The woman who was driving under the influence of alcohol was arrested after the crash on a $50,000 bail. The woman has not yet been charged but Washington State Patrol is seeking vehicular homicide.