Benton County, Washington – Woman Dead in Rollover Crash at Interstate 82

Benton County, Washington (March 15, 2020) – A woman died in a rollover crash that occurred on eastbound Interstate 82 on Sunday night. According to the article from KOMO News, the victim, identified as 32 year-old Beverly A. Whitehead from Kennewick, was pronounced dead on the scene. No other vehicles appear to be involved in the incident and no other injuries were reported.

The crash occurred just after 9 p.m., west of the Interstate-82/182 interchange near Richland. Whitehead was driving east when her vehicle went off the roadway, and in trying to get back to the roadway Whitehead over-corrected, resulting in her vehicle rolling over. Her family has been notified of the crash.

About Vehicle Accidents

We offer our sympathies and compassion to the friends and loved ones of the victim. Unfortunately, this is not the only time a vehicle accident has resulted in a fatality. In 2017, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)  have reported a total of 120, 993 car accidents. Of those accidents, 525 were fatal ad 34, 311 were possible or suspected of injuries. This type of accident where the vehicle has landed on the side or top can be classified under rollover accident, a hazardous situation in which victims may get trapped inside the car. Sometimes, outside help is needed to safely get trapped occupants out of the car. This type of accident usually happens after trying to turn on high speeds. Cars that are more susceptible to rollover accidents are lighter cars with a high gravity center, though it should be noted any car can roll over given the circumstance. In a rollover crash, injuries that can be expected are broken wrists, whiplash among other neck-related injuries, as well as head and spinal injuries. Wearing a seat belt helps mitigate possible injuries in this particular type of incident, and also minimizes the chances of being flung from the vehicle when it flips over.

As always, we urge all drivers to practice caution while out on the streets. Be specially if the road is lacking sufficient illumination. It would also help to identify busy roads ad try to avoid being in their proximity to minimize any risk of a vehicle accident. Any mistake can lead to injuries and damage not only to your person, but on other people as well.

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