Moses Lake, Washington – Patrols Cars Rammed by Stolen ATV

Moses Lake, Washington (April 18, 2020) – Two patrol cars were rammed by a suspect driving a stolen ATV in the area of the 800 block of Road Q Northwest on Saturday night. According to an article from iFIBERONE News, the deputies inside the cars were not injured. The suspect driver, 37 year-old Jarod Taylor, was arrested and taken to Samaritan Hospital, but was later booked into Grant County Jail.

The incident started when Grant County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Moses Lake Police officers were searching for a stolen ATV. The vehicle was located near Road 2 Northeast and Road O Northwest around 7:20 p.m. The driver reportedly drove head on at a deputy’s car at one point but ended up fleeing along canal roads. Some time later, deputies responded to a report of a trespass in which an ATV was involved. Deputies responded to Road Q Northwest and boxed the the ATV in, at which point Taylor rammed one patrol car and shifted into reverse to ram the other. Taylor was arrested for several charges, among them two counts of second degree assault and felony eluding.

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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