King County, Washington – Two People Injured in DUI Collision

King County, Washington (April 8, 2020) – Two people were injured in a collision involving two vehicles at the intersection of Military Road South and South 362nd Street . According to a report from the Kin County Sheriff’s Office on Facebook, the driver of the causing vehicle was transported for medical attention following the incident. A passenger from the same vehicle was later admitted to the hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in the crash. The driver of the struck pickup truck was uninjured.

According to the report, deputies were dispatched to the scene for reports of a two-car crash. Witnesses reported that the causing vehicle, a gray Acura, left the roadway, struck a ditch, and re-entered the roadway, only to collide with a pickup truck and hit more traffic signs. In the crash, a concrete culvert was broken and one of the struck traffic signs was sent into the air, hitting an unoccupied vehicle. The driver of the Acura was described to be dazed and confused, and a blood draw found that his blood alcohol content was .259. The driver has been charged with 1st degree Negligent Driving.

About Vehicle Accidents

According to 2016 data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 29 people die everyday from vehicle accidents involving an alcohol-impaired driver, which translates to a death every 50 minutes. Additionally, 2016 data also points to 28% of all traffic-related deaths in America. Driving under influence covers not only alcohol-impaired drivers, but also those under the influence of other substances. Drugs other than alcohol accounted for 16% of vehicle crashes in 2015 data. Marijuana use in particular is rising, with 13% of nighttime weekends drivers being found with marijuana in their system. Whether impaired by alcohol, narcotics, or any other substances, the dangers of driving under influence should be clear. Driving is an activity that requires awareness at all times and following street regulations as much as possible. Being under the influence of other substances brings down road awareness, as well as closing down reflex skills and attention.

We urge everyone to be in a stable health condition before going behind the wheel. Any condition that can cause impairments on your judgement puts many people at risk, which goes not only for drivers but pedestrians as well. Aside from the obvious dangers of drunk driving, it would also help to identify busy roads and 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. Our sympathies and compassion for anyone who was caught up in a vehicle accident due to intoxicated drivers.

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