Yakima, Washington - Minor Injuries Reported in Rollover Collision, One Driver Suspected of DUI
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Yakima, Washington – Minor Injuries Reported in Rollover Collision, One Driver Suspected of DUI

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Posted on April 26, 2020

Yakima, Washington  (April 25, 2020) – A rollover collision involving a black sedan and a white Jeep SUV occurred at the intersection of West Nob Hill Boulevard and Rock Avenue on Saturday night. According to an article from KIMA News, some occupants of the SUV sustained minor injuries in the incident, but no one was taken to the hospital. The driver of the black sedan has been arrested for DUI.

According to information from the Yakima Police Department, the crash occurred around 10:30 p.m. after one of the vehicles turned in front of the other. In the collision, the Jeep SUV to roll down an embankment, and a tow truck was called to get the Jeep out of the embankment. The incident caused the Nob Hill overpass to be closed in both directions between Rock Avenue and First Avenue to be closed as investigation was ongoing.

About Vehicle Accidents

According to 2016 data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 29 people die everyday from vehicle accidents involving an alcohol-impaired driver, which translates to a death every 50 minutes. Additionally, 2016 data also points to 28% of all traffic-related deaths in America. Driving under influence covers not only alcohol-impaired drivers, but also those under the influence of other substances. Drugs other than alcohol accounted for 16% of vehicle crashes in 2015 data. Marijuana use in particular is rising, with 13% of nighttime weekends drivers being found with marijuana in their system. Whether impaired by alcohol, narcotics, or any other substances, the dangers of driving under influence should be clear. Driving is an activity that requires awareness at all times and following street regulations as much as possible. Being under the influence of other substances brings down road awareness, as well as closing down reflex skills and attention.

We urge everyone to be in a stable health condition before going behind the wheel. Any condition that can cause impairments on your judgement puts many people at risk, which goes not only for drivers but pedestrians as well. Aside from the obvious dangers of drunk driving, it would also help to identify busy roads and 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. Our sympathies and compassion for anyone who was caught up in a vehicle accident due to intoxicated drivers.

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