Benton County, Washington - Two People Hospitalized in Collision Involving Disabled Car on Interstate 82
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Benton County, Washington – Two People Hospitalized in Collision Involving Disabled Car on Interstate 82

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Posted on March 12, 2020

Benton County, Washington (March 11, 2020) – Two people were hospitalized following a two-car collision on eastbound Interstate 82 on Wednesday evening. According to the article from KIMA News, a vehicle driven by 51 year-old Renee Russell crashed into 52 year-old Jesus Cervantes’s car, which was stopped at the right lane of eastbound Interstate 5. The crash injured two passengers from Russell’s car, 95 year-old Reba Howard and 50 year-old Larry Russell. Both patients were taken to a local hospital for treatment. Update: As of a report released by KEPR News on March 15, 2020, Reba Howard has died in Kadlec Regional Medical Center on Saturday, March 14.

According to information from the Washington State Patrol, Russell was driving on the Interstate 82 around 8:45 p.m. Near milepost 103, Russell ended up crashing into Cervantes’s stopped vehicle. The cause of the crash is being investigated by the Washington State Patrol.

About Vehicle Accidents

We offer our sympathies and compassion to the friends and loved ones of the victim. In 2017, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)  have reported a total of 120, 993 car accidents. Of those accidents, 525 were fatal and 34, 311 were possible or suspected of injuries. There are several types of collision that may happen, such as side collision, rollover collision, and head-on collision. Of the types of car accidents, head-on collisions are considered the most dangerous due to the circumstances – two cars are heading towards each other, with a great amount of force being experienced by all parties when the impact happens. While only 2% of car accidents are head-on collisions, they account for more than 10% of car-accident related injuries. These injuries are quite dangerous as most of them are head, spine or neck-related, including spinal injuries, brain injuries, paralysis, broken bones, and whiplash. Similarly, victims of side collisions and rollover collisions also suffer may also suffer head and neck injuries, though the risk is lower in these types of collisions. In rollover collisions, the car will come to rest on its side or roof, resulting in a dangerous situation which passengers might need to be extricated from. In side collisions, the greatest risk comes to the passenger on the particular side that received the impact. No matter the type of accident, all crashes are bound to cause a dreadful situation for all involved.

We urge all drivers to be careful while behind the wheel. When in a location where hazards such as poor illumination, rough roads or construction materials are present, be especially cautious. By doing this, we can ensure our safety as well as the safety of others in the nearby area.

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