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Olympia, Washington – Road Worked Injured After Getting Rammed by Vehicle

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Posted on August 8, 2019

Olympia, Washington (August 7, 2019) – A road worker sustained injuries after he was rammed by a car in the area of State Route 8 and Summit Lake Road Northwest on Wednesday morning. The victim was was said to be struck in the knees. He was taken to a hospital for treatment, and he is expected to recover from his injuries.

The incident happened around 7:30 a.m. According to witnesses the driver of the car went through the barricades that blocked the wet pavement despite workers telling him to stop. The victim then went in front of the car, at which point the car was said to have lurched forward, resulting in a collision. The car fled the scene, but a passenger from the car called the police, resulting in the suspect’s arrest in Tumwater. The driver faces felony hit-and-run charges.

About Pedestrian Accidents

Unfortunately, as shown in this case, pedestrians are at also risk while on the streets, with the National Center for Health Statistics estimating 7, 450  pedestrian deaths in 2017. Pedestrian accidents can fall under traffic or non-traffic depending on the location where they were struck. Traffic incidents happen on public roads, while non-traffic incidents occur on non-traffic areas such as driveways, parking lots and other private property. Most pedestrian deaths occur in urban settings, on urban roads (72%) versus on intersections (18%), and mostly at night. Much like motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents can happen simply because people are not as visible as other vehicles, a problem which is worse during night. And in an event of a car crash, similar to motorcycle drivers and passengers, the risk to pedestrians are greater than those inside a car, with fatality rate being 1.5 times greater than any car passenger.When it comes to risk, older adults, children, and alcohol-impaired drivers or pedestrians are at most risk in pedestrian accidents. The risk is further heightened in a situation where a vehicle is at high speed. Lately, distractions also cause accidents not only for drivers, but also pedestrians, specifically those who are using their phones while crossing the road. We urge everyone to exercise area awareness at all times and to keep their attention on the road. Avoiding accidents not only prevents loss, damage, injuries and death to one’s self, but also on other people in the surroundings.

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