Woman, 28, killed in own driveway in Vancouver, WA
Request Free ConsultationVANCOUVER, WA – A 28-year-old woman was killed in her own driveway last night when she was struck by a vehicle, reports KOMO News.
The accident happened around 7:30 p.m. in the 8300 block of Northeast 139th Street.
A Chevy Suburban driven by 25-year-old Allister Gollihugh, of Keizer, Oregon, drove off the roadway and struck a utility pole. The Chevy then traveled into the driveway of 28-year-old Rachel Casper, who had gone outside to walk with her father to a neighbor’s house.
Casper was pronounced dead at the scene.
Alcohol is not believed to have been a factor, and there is no information available as to why he lost control of the vehicle.
The accident remains under investigation.
This is one in a series of reports provided by Caffee Law as a service to inform our Seattle neighbors about traffic news and accidents in the area. Many of these accidents are preventable, and we hope that by reporting on such events, we will reduce the frequency of similar incidents. However, if you or someone you know has been injured in a similar situation, contact the Washington pedestrian accident injury attorneys of Jeffrey R. Caffee today for a consultation. You may be able to receive compensation for lost wages, medical bills, and other expenses.