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Teenager Dies After Losing Control of Car in Lacey

Story Highlights:
One person killed in Lacey car accident
One-car collision caused by speeding
Hawks Prairie Road closed for 3 hours

Date: October 19, 2010, 10/19/10
Location: Lacey, Thurston County, Washington
Type: Car Accident , Motor Vehicle Accident
Outcome: One dead

Around 6:55pm on Tuesday October 19th, William Johnston, an 18-year-old from Olympia lost was killed after he lost control of his 1998 Toyota Camry on Hawks Prairie Road in Lacey. Johnston was speeding when his car drove off the road into a power pole and continued into an iron fence. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His two passengers, Mahan E. Mitchell and Forest Graber, both 17, were taken to Providence St. Peter hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

It has been concluded that drugs and alcohol were not the cause of this accident. Johnston was attempting to reach 100mph in a 40mph area when he lost control of his car and spun out. His mother visited North Thurston High School, where all three boys attended, to share her grief and to warn his friends and fellow students to always take caution when driving.

As friends and family mourn this terrible loss, Washington State Patrol hopes that the impact of this tragedy will remind teen drivers to follow the speed limit and drive carefully for their own safety and the safety of others.  

Thurston County Fatal Accident Statistics

According to Washington State Patrol statistics, Johnston is the fourth teenager to die in a car crash in Thurston county in the past month.

Washington State Reckless Driving Law

Any person who drives any vehicle in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property is guilty of reckless driving. Violation of the provisions of this section is a gross misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment of not more than one year and by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars. To learn more about reckless driving laws see RCW 46.61.500

Seattle Car Accident Attorneys

Everyone at the Davis Law Group sends their thoughts and condolences to the young man's family. A tragic accident like this can be prevented by following the speed limit and by taking every precaution while driving. If you or a family member has suffered as the result of a car accident, Seattle car accident attorney Chris Davis and the Davis Law Group , P.S. can help you. We understand the devastation that can occur as a result of being in a serious auto accident. If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident in Washington, you may be entitled to significant compensation under the law.