Okanogan County, Washington - Child Dead, Another Injured in Rollover Crash at US-97
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Okanogan County, Washington – Child Dead, Another Injured in Rollover Crash at US-97

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Posted on December 25, 2019

Okanogan County, Washington (December 23, 2019) – One child died and one adult was hospitalized following a single-car rollover crash on northbound US 97 south of Oroville on Monday afternoon. The victim, identified as Sarah Schatzel from Oroville, was taken to North Valley Hospital but died from her injuries. Rebecca Schatzel, the driver of the car, was also taken to North Valley Hospital for treatment of undisclosed injuries.

According to the report, the crash occurred around 1:30 p.m. The vehicle was heading northbound when it left the roadway and struck a ditch at the side of the highway, causing the vehicle to roll. Troopers have determined that the two were wearing seat belts at the time of the accident, and that alcohol was not a factor in the crash.

About Vehicle Accidents

We offer our sympathies and compassion for the friends and loved ones of the victim. 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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