Tacoma, Washington - Driver Hospitalized After Car Crashes Down Embankment, Sparks Brush Fire
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Tacoma, Washington – Driver Hospitalized After Car Crashes Down Embankment, Sparks Brush Fire

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Posted on August 7, 2019

Tacoma, Washington (August 4, 2019) – The driver of a car was hospitalized after their vehicle crashed down an embankment in the area of View Point Park on Sunday night. The victim is said to be in serious condition. While firefighters searched for another occupant of the vehicle, no one was found.

Crews responded to an area of View Point Park off Norpoint Way Northeast. The circumstances leading up to the crash as well as the cause of the incident has not been reported. The crash caused a brush fire in the area, causing crews to close off both directions of Marine View Drive at the 1900 block. The brush fire has since been successfully extinguished.

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 accidents 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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