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Spokane, Washington – Woman Rescued from Partially Submerged Car

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Posted on March 15, 2020

Spokane, Washington (March 14, 2020) – A woman was rescued from her vehicle that had been partially submerged in the waters of the Spokane River on Saturday morning. According to the article from The Spokesman-Review, the driver of the vehicle, a 36 year-old pregnant woman, was unable to get out of her vehicle, but was helped by Joseph Ader. Once the driver was out the two waited for emergency personnel and the woman was later taken to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries and for precautionary reasons related to her pregnancy.

According to information from the Spokane Fire Department, the woman was driving south on North Freya Street when her vehicle slid through the intersection with East Upriver Drive. Her vehicle went over the curb and down the hillside, ending up at a 45-degree angle with the driver’s side facing down into the river. Joseph Ader, who was driving by, saw the crashed vehicle and was able to grab the windshield away from the vehicle, which created a hole big enough for the driver to get out. This was one among many incidents caused by the snowfall and icy road conditions on Friday night and Saturday morning.

About Car Accidents

While there appear to be few statistics and study related to injuries and/or fatalities involved with vehicle drowning, it is very clear that a car falling into water is a serious situation. When the car falls into water, the amount of water that comes inside the vehicle depends on the rate that the vehicle entered the water. When a car gently slips into water for example, water gets inside slower, but a more forceful crash can easily push the water inside the vehicle and displace the air within. This is because a car is not completely sealed in, and after being submerged it will only be matter of minutes until the vehicle’s interior is flooded. If the windows haven’t been broken by the impact, the water pressure outside the vehicle will make opening any doors or windows more difficult. In any case, the priority in this situation would be to get out as soon as possible, and it has been recommended that anyone trapped inside a submerged vehicle should try to open an exit.

While it pays to keep in mind the steps necessary to take in such a situation, the best way to handle an accident is to try and prevent it. Make sure to drive carefully on roads that are near bodies of water, and to be aware of other drivers on such roads. By following traffic regulations, we can easily help to avoid accidents that can result in injuries, loss or damage to us and the people around us.

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