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Pedestrian Accident on SR 526

One Pedestrian Fatally Injured

One person has died due to a pedestrian collision with a motor vehicle on State Road 526 near Seaway Boulevard at around 5am today.  Apparently an SUV eastbound struck a man trying to cross the busy highway. Area police are investigating the collision and they believe that a nearby Toyota Corolla which appears to be abandoned may be the pedestrian’s vehicle.  Police think that perhaps the vehicle became disabled which is why the pedestrian was attempting to cross the lanes on foot. Eastbound lanes were closed this morning during the investigation.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nationally 4,092 pedestrians were killed in preventable accidents in 2009. That averages to 11 people fatal pedestrian collisions each day. Locally, Washington State Patrol reports a sharp spike in the number of pedestrian fatalities in Washington state.

Seattle pedestrian accident attorney, Chris Davis, offers pedestrian accident victims and their families a free legal guide entitled Right of Way: The Essential Guide to Pedestrian Accident Law in Washington State and when a pedestrian accident leads to death Wrongful Death in Washington State: The Essential Guide To Wrongful Death Law in Washington State offers insightful information on the litigation process, the need to start a probate action, dealing with medical and funeral bills, making sure that the surviving children and family members are fairly compensated, and the necessary legal steps involved in a wrongful death lawsuit.  Davis as handled dozens of pedestrian legal actions and wrongful death lawsuits and is widely regarded as one of the most creative and innovative lawyers practicing law in the Seattle area.