Posts tagged Car Accidents

• Student Struck by Bus Reaches Settlement

  Ryan Nute | December 20, 2006 12:17 PM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  High school student Keito Swan was seriously injured in October 2005 when he was struck by a bus while crossing the street.His claims against the Marysville School District were settled for $8 million. The settlement was approved by a judge. In Washington as well as many other states court approval is required for settlements involving minors or incapacitated persons.Claims are also being...

• Man Changing Tire on I-5 Shoulder in Tacoma Struck; Killed

  Ryan Nute | December 20, 2006 11:55 AM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  A man who pulled over on the shoulder of I-5 in Tacoma, Washington to change a tire was killed after a pickup truck "drifted" from its lane and struck him.The victim was transported to Madigan Army Medical Center, where he died. Officials are continuing to investigate but reported the pickup's driver was arrested on an unrelated traffic warrant and may face charges in this case. Read more:...

• Skateboarder a Hit and Run Victim

  Ryan Nute | December 19, 2006 11:55 AM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  A skateboarder is at the Madigan Army Medical Center in critical condition after being struck by a car in Puyallup, Washington.Investigators are not sure whether the driver of the car knew he struck the skateboarder. The accident reportedly occurred when the skateboarder ran a stop sign and hit a car before he was struck by the second vehicle. RCW 46.52.020 (1) provides as follows: "A driver...

• Logging Truck Driver on Meth: Twice

  Ryan Nute | December 18, 2006 10:41 AM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  Scientists Tony Gamar and Daniel Johnson were killed in an accident involving trucker Garland Massingham. His employer, J.B. Leonard Trucking, hired him in 2004 despite a prior conviction for methamphetamine and allowed him to continue driving after the fatal crash. Last month, the State Patrol reported that Massingham had again tested positive for methamphetamine after an incident where he...

• Benefit Event for Jalisa Mustin in Tacoma

  Ryan Nute | December 15, 2006 12:08 PM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  Jalisa Mustin, a 15-year old Lincoln High School student, was severely injured in a crash on I-5 in September 2006.Jalisa sustained head injuries. The benefit is being held to pay for his medical expenses.This unfortunate situation illustrates how quickly medical bills can mount in a serious injury accident and the importance of ensuring that you and your loved ones have appropriate insurance...

• Auburn Man Killed When Car Struck by Train

  Ryan Nute | December 14, 2006 4:50 PM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  Randy Sidlowski, a resident of Auburn, Washington, was killed Wednesday after his vehicle was stuck on train tracks.The accident occurred in North Dakota near the Williston depot. The reasons for the crash are being investigated. Accidents involving trains are more frequent than you might think. In some cases these accidents could have been prevented. Sometimes collisions result from product...

• Pedestrians Demonstrate for Safety

  Ryan Nute | December 14, 2006 4:09 PM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  Residents of the Lake City area of Seattle staged a protest last Tuesday by carrying signs and parading across crosswalks to bring attention to pedestrian safety.The group (named "Feet First") conducted the demonstration in an area they believe is dangerous for pedestrians. (Some drivers weren't too happy.) More cars and more development (including residential) has contributed to the...

• Pedestrian Critically Injured in Crosswalk

  Ryan Nute | December 14, 2006 3:37 PM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  A 76-year old man walking in a crosswalk was struck by a car Tuesday afternoon. He was critically injured and transported to Harborview Medical Center.Reportedly the driver and her passenger misinformed the investigating authorities. The driver was arrested.Pedestrian safety is a significant issue in major metropolitan areas. Preventing such accidents is a joint effort between drivers,...

• Woman Critically Injured in 520 Crash

  Ryan Nute | December 14, 2006 3:11 PM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  A Bellevue woman was seriously injured and transported to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle following a "horrific" motor vehicle collision early Thursday on the Evergreen Point Bridge.Authorities suspect the five-car pileup was caused by a drunk driver who collided with a parked car. About six people were injured in the ensuing series of collisions.The victims of this accident likely have...

• Settlement Reached in Negligent Highway Design Case

  Ryan Nute | December 13, 2006 12:09 PM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  Eighteen-year old Megan Holschen died in a horrific crossover crash that occurred on I-5 on December 15, 2004. Her family members were also seriously injured. The accident occurred when a large SUV crashed through a cable barrier.The Holschens contended that the State negligently placed cable barriers in the freeway median. The State is also defending against other pending claims relating to...