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RCW 46.61.261 Sidewalks, crosswalks -- Pedestrians, bicycles. |
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SMC 11.40.160 Crossing intersection diagonally - Seattle Municipal Code |
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SMC 11.40.180 Standard of care for drivers of motor vehicles - Seattle Municipal Code |
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Date: March 18, 2009
Location: I-5 near Fort Lewis, WA
Type: Pedestrian/Car Accident
Outcome: One dead
A 21-year-old man was killed just before 1 a.m. Wednesday morning when he was hit by a car as he tried to cross I-5 near the main gate at Fort Lewis.
He was crossing the northbound lanes of I-5 when he was hit by a Toyota Corolla. The driver of the car was not injured.
He died at the scene. The military is notifying the man’s family of his death. His name has not been released.
The Washington State Patrol was looking into whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the accident.
A cyclist who worked as a Univeristy of Washington faculty lecturer in the Department of Asian Languages and Literature suffered head injuries after she was struck by a vehicle. She was taken to Harborview after the accident and died shortly there after. Apparently she was not wearing a helmet. Neither the driver or passengers of the vechile that was involved were injured in the accident. .
A cyclist who worked as a Univeristy of Washington faculty lecturer in the Department of Asian Languages and Literature suffered head injuries after she was struck by a vehicle. She was taken to Harborview after the accident and died shortly there after. Apparently she was not wearing a helmet. Neither the driver or passengers of the vechile that was involved were injured in the accident. .
Date: March 4, 2009
Location: Highway 2 in Airway Heights, Spokane, WA
Type: Pedestrian/Car Accident
Outcome: Serious injuries
Around 10:30 Wednesday night a pedestrian was hit by a car while crossing Highway 2 in Airway Heights. The driver of the car was eastbound on Highway 2 when the collision occurred.
The Washington State Patrol said the pedestrian, stepped out in front of the car and the driver did not have enough time to stop. Troopers believe the man was just trying to cross the street he wasn't wearing reflective material but had on dark colored clothing.
The pedestrian is at Deaconess Medical center with serious injuries.
Date: March 4, 2009
Location: Intersection of Grove Street and 47th Avenue Marysville, WA
Type: Pedestrian/Car Accident
Outcome: Serious injuries
A 14-year-old boy was hit by a pickup truck around 8 p.m. on Wednesday while crossing 47th Street with a friend. He was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle with serious head injuries.
His condition was not immediately known.
Date: February 26, 2009
Location: Downtown Seattle
Type: Pedestrian/Crosswalk Accident
About 9:20 pm at the intersection of Third Avenue and Lenora Street three pedestrians were in the crosswalk legally when they were hit by a pickup truck. Apparently the three people hit by the truck were from Michigan, visiting the Seattle area on vacation. One was treated at the scene for a bruised leg, the others were transported to Harborview Medical Center with serious injuries, one of which police said was possibly life-threatening.
The driver is reportedly a 26-year-old from Tacoma. He was taken to the King County Jail for vehicular assult.
Date: February 26, 2009
Location: 200 block of E. Casino Road, Everett, WA
A 15-year-old bicyclist is being treated at a Harborview Mediccal Center after being hit by a car in a crosswalk in south Everett. .
Apparently the boy was in the crosswalk riding across the busy street and several cars stopped. Then a Cadillac Escalade driven by an Everett man hit him. The teen was taken to Providence Regional Medical Center Everett, then transferred to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle..
The incident remains under investigation.
Date: January 31, 2009
Location: Highway 99 near Gibson Road
Type: Pedestrian/Car Accident
Outcome: One dead
A 58-year-old man in a wheelchair died after being hit by a car while in an unmarked crosswalk on Highway 99 near Gibson Road.
Washington State Patrol Troopers determined the 26-year-old driver of the Kia Sedona was not at fault.
Trooper Leary said, "(The victim) didn't judge the distance between himself and the car. The driver never saw him."
Pedestrians should be very careful on unmarked crosswalks, Leary said. That includes wearing bright or reflective clothing when on the road at night.
Date: January 9th, 2009
Location: Intersection of 23rd & Cherry, Seattle, WA
Type: Pedestrian Collision
Outcome: One injured
A woman was struck while crossing the intersection of 23rd at Cherry in Seattle. Apprently she was struck while walking in the crosswalk and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. At this time, no information on her identity or condition are available.
Date: January 15, 2009
Type: Pedestrian/Car Accident
Location: Near the intersection of Highway 305 and Agatewood Road, Bainbridge Island, WA
Outcome: Minor injuries
A pedestrian was taken to Harborview Medical Center on Thursday evening after being hit by a car on Bainbridge Island.
The 20-year-old man was crossing Highway 305 when he stepped in front of a car waiting to turn onto Agatewood and was struck by the Lexus four-door. The man was conscious at the scene and didn't appear to be seriously injured.
An investigation is being conducted to determine if any charges will be filed against the driver.
Date: December 11, 2008
Type: Pedestrian/Car Accident
Location: near South 130th Street and Renton Ave South
Outcome: One dead
A bicyclist died around 6:30 a.m. Thursday after a Lincoln Towncar turned left in front of him.
The 56-year-old bicyclist was heading southeast on Renton Avenue at the time of the accident. He suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. The driver of the Towncar was not hurt.
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If you have been injured in a bicycle accident with a car, truck, or other vehicle you may need the help of an accident lawyer. Learn more about bicycle accidents.
Date: October 23, 2008
Location: 3100 block of Auburn Way South, Auburn, WA
Type: Pedestrian Collision
Outcome: One Dead
A 70-year-old woman was struck and killed in Auburn during a pedestrian accident. The accident happened near the 3100 block of Auburn Way South. Apparently an off-duty paramedic and an emergency room nurse were nearby when the accident occurred. The two worked together to perform CPR. Their efforts were unsuccessful. Auburn police are investigating the accident
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The pedestrian accident attorneys at the Davis Law Group frequently handle injury cases and wrongful death cases that are the result of a pedestrian accident.
Did you know? The city of Seattle and King County require (according to a Public Health Seattle-King County Regulation) that helmets be worn by all bicyclists of all ages. Bicyclists can be fined $30 for not wearing a helmet, although the fee may be waived if the bicyclist shows proof of having purchased a helmet.
Learn more about bicycle accident cases in our firm's online library.
WOODINVILLE - A light burgundy Nissan Pathfinder hit a jogger on May 1 on Woodinville-Duvall Road near Woodinville. The jogger, Karl Eells, was thrown about 25 feet into a ditch. The Pathfinder fled. The jogger was left with broken bones in his upper back and a painful knee and shoulder that may need surgery in the future. The Pathfinder has a disabled license plate and there may be damage to the hood area. Anyone with information on the vehicle or its driver can call the sheriff's office at 206-296-3311 or 911.
We see lots of cases involving pedestrians--many are hit and run. This is tragic!
If you have been involved in this kind of case you can research your case in our law firm's online library at www.InjuryTrialLawyer.com/library
Contact us today for a free, no obligation consultation about your personal injury legal needs.
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