Wapato, Washington - One Man Hospitalized After Car Rolls Into Canal
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Wapato, Washington – One Man Hospitalized After Car Rolls Into Canal

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Posted on August 1, 2019

Wapato, Washington (July 29, 2019) – A man was rescued from his vehicle after it was found rolled onto its top in a canal at the 10000 block of West Wapato Road. The driver, a 61 year-old man from White Swan, was unresponsive when he was pulled from the vehicle. He was taken to a local hospital. No word has been given regarding his condition.

Deputies were dispatched to the scene of the accident around 11 p.m. According to the report, the driver was heading east on the road when drifted to the shoulder and then struck a guardrail on the bridge that crosses the canal. This caused the vehicle to flip down into the canal. Investigation on the crash is still ongoing.

About Vehicle Accidents

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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