Everett, Washington - One Person Dead, One Injured in Motorcycle Crash on Interstate 5
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Everett, Washington – One Person Dead, One Injured in Motorcycle Crash on Interstate 5

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Posted on April 9, 2020

Everett, Washington (April 8, 2020) – One person was killed and another was injured in a motorcycle crash on the Interstate 5 north of 164th Street South on Wednesday night. According to the article from the KOMO News, the two victims were ejected from the motorcycle during the crash. The 38 year-old female passenger was pronounced dead on the scene, while the 37 year-old driver has been taken to an Everett hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

According to information from the Washington State Patrol, the riders were heading north on Interstate 5. Around 10:30 p.m., the driver veered off the road to the right, leading to a crash. The driver is suspected of driving while under the impairment, and he will be arrested for investigation of vehicular homicide and DUI.

About Motorcycle Accidents

We offer our sympathies and compassion for the friends and loved ones of the victim. Because of a motorcycle’s open nature, the risks of injuries are greater to a person on a motorcycle than a person in a car. Head injuries are common in motorcycle accidents of all kinds, as are limb injuries. Much like any other vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents can easily come out of lapse of attention and careless maneuvers.  It is important to always observe proper driving and consideration for other vehicles, something which all motorcycle drivers should keep in mind as 3/4 of motorcycle accidents involve another vehicle. This is most likely due to a motorcycle’s overall visibility being less than most other vehicles, which means drivers of other vehicles tend not to see motorcycles in time.  This visibility problem makes motorcycle rides at night especially risky. Additionally, the stationary objects most often struck off-road are trees, utility poles, and traffic barriers, and driving in poor visibility conditions such as nighttime and unfavorable weather can increase the risks of collision with one of the objects mentioned above.

While motorcycles are a much-depended means of transportation, drivers should consider factors such as speed, number of other vehicles on the road, the road conditions and weather to ensure their safety while out and about. Be especially cautious when driving at night, as with any other vehicle. Any mistakes in judgement can lead to accidents, injuries and damage not only to your person, but on other people as well.

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