Grandview, Washington – Woman Hospitalized After Crash at I-82

Grandview, Washington (December 2, 2019) – A woman sustained injuries in a car crash around milepost 74 of Interstate 82 on Monday noon. The driver, identified as Sandra E. Mitchell, was taken to Yakima Regional medical Center for treatment of undisclosed injuries. No other vehicles appear to be involved in the incident and no other injuries were reported.

According to the report from Washington State Patrol, Mitchell fell asleep while driving west on the Interstate 82 just before 12 p.m. This caused her vehicle to leave the highway and roll over, She was reported to be wearign a seat belt at the time of the accident. Mitchell was cited for 2nd degree negligent driving.

About Vehicle Accidents

Unfortunately, car accidents are common and may happen more frequently than you think. 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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