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Three vehicle crash on Highway 101

Story Highlights:
At least one injured in Diamond Point crash
Motor vehicle collision cause unknown
Hwy 101 traffic backed up for over two hours



Date: June 13, 2011, 06/13/2011
Location: Diamond Point, Clallam County, Washington
Type: Car accident, Motor vehicle collision
Outcome: One injured

Three vehicle were involved in a collision on Highway 101 near Diamond Point on Monday.

Around 11:30 a.m. while driving on US 101 near Guiles Road, a pickup crossed the centerling and collided with a SUV or semi-truck.

The driver was flown to Harborview Medical Center with a broken arm.

Washington State Patrol did not know exactly what caused the accident or the surrounding details, it is still under investigation.

Washington State Accident Statistics
Traffic fatalities in Washington State continue to decrease over time. In 1986, Washington had 714 traffic deaths; 10 years later, in 1996, the state incurred a total of 712, a mere 0.3% decrease. In 2004, Washington experienced an all-time low of 567 deaths, and then an increase to 649 in 2005. However, in 2006, there were 633 traffic deaths, a 2.5% decrease from 2005, and an 11.1% decrease from 1996. The average number of traffic deaths per year from 1997 to 2001 was 650.6, and from 2002 to 2006 was 621.4, a 4.5% decrease

Similarly, the traffic fatality rate per 100 million vehicle-miles traveled has also been decreasing. Over the last several years, the statewide vehicle-miles-traveled have also been decreasing; however, Washington’s rate remains well below the national average. If we continue along the same trend line, we would expect 368 traffic deaths in the year 2030. The average fatality rate from 1997 to 2001 was 1.24 and from 2002 to 2006 was 1.12, a 9.7% decrease. Overall, the fatality rate has decreased by 42.9% since 1986, and by 15.2% since 1997. The average fatality rate between 1997 to 2006 was 1.18.

Seattle Car Accident Victim Attorneys
If you or a family member has suffered as the result of a car accident in Washington state, Seattle motor vehicle accident attorney Chris Davis and the Davis Law Group, P.S. can help you. We are committed to helping car accident, trucking accident, DUI accident, and motorcycle accident victims recover the just and fair compensation they are entitled to receive under the law.A motor vehicle accident is when a road vehicle collides with another vehicle, pedestrian, road debris, or man-made object. These collisions can result in personal injury, property damage, or death. Motor vehicle accidents can involve automobiles, trucks, semi or tractor trailer trucks, delivery vehicles, passenger vans, motorcycles, etc.