Poulsbo, Washington – One Person Dead, One Injured in Car-Truck Collision at Miller Bay Road NE

Poulsbo, Washington (August 17, 2019) – One person was killed and another sustained injuries in a car-truck collision at the 21600 block of Miller Bay Road Northeast on Saturday afternoon. The driver of the car, identified as Kevin Chandler from Seattle, died on the scene. He was determined to not have been wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. The driver of the truck, identified as a 60 year-old man from Port Townsend sustained minor injuries and was taken to Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton for treatment.

The accident happened around 4:43 p.m. According to the report, Chandler was driving south on the road when he crossed the center line and struck the oncoming truck. The truck driver attempted to avoid the collision by braking and swerving, but was unable to prevent the collision. Investigators have said that Chandler may have suffered a a medical event but this is yet to be confirmed by the findings of the county’s forensic pathologist. It was also determined that the driver of the truck was not speeding or impaired at the time of the accident. The accident caused Miller Bay Road Northeast to be closed for five hours as investigation was ongoing.

About Vehicle Accidents

We offer our sympathies and compassion for the friends and loved ones of the victim. Unfortunately, vehicle 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 and 34, 311 were possible or suspected of injuries. 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.  Head-on collisions are also often fatal, and overall has a very high death rate compared to other types of collisions involving vehicles. Our sympathies to all those who have suffered in these vehicle accidents.

The best way to protect one’s self from a dangerous vehicle accident is to take steps to prevent it. We urge everyone to practice proper driving and to always be cautious while on the road. Be especially careful on late hours, especially if the road is lacking sufficient illumination. Any mistake can lead to injuries and damage not only to your person, but on other people as well.

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