Indianola, Washington – Two People Hospitalized Following Head-on Collision

Indianola, Washington (December 6, 2019) – Two people were injured and hospitalized following a head-on collision involving a pickup truck and a car on Indianola Road Northeast at Seacrest Avenue Northeast on Friday evening. The driver of the pickup truck, a 43 year-old man from Kitsap, was taken to Harborview Medical center, where he was said to be in serious condition. The driver of the other vehicle, a 68 year0old woman from Bainbridge Island, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

According to the information released by the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office, the collision occurred before 6 p.m. The pickup truck being driven by the Kitsap man crossed the center line, colliding with the other vehicle. According to witness reports the pickup truck had been swerving over the center lines a few times before the collision occurred. The incident caused the road to be closed for two hours. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

About Vehicle Accidents

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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