Spokane, Washington – Two People Hospitalized in Two-Car Collision

Spokane, Washington (August 13, 2019) – Two people sustained injuries in a crash at West Queen Avenue and North Maple Street on Tuesday. One of the victims was a passenger from the Jeep who got ejected through the detachable roof of the vehicle. The driver was also injured, with both victims described as having sustained minor injuries in the crash. They were taken to a hospital after the accident. The driver in the other vehicle was not injured.

The crash happened around 6:50 a.m. on Tuesday morning. The Jeep failed to stop at a stop sign, causing a collision with a vehicle traveling north on Maple Street. The collision caused the Jeep to roll over onto its side, and the other car was sent into the yard of a nearby residence. The crash is under investigation, and the driver of the Jeep is said to be cooperating with officials. The accident caused Maple Street to be closed for two hours as the crash was being cleared.

bout 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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