Tacoma, Washington – Suspected Impaired Driver Injured After Vehicle Crashes into Pole

Tacoma, Washington (April 25, 2020) – A driver suspected of DUI was injured in a crash at the intersection of South Sprague Avenue and Earnest S Brazill Street. According to an article from News Maven, responding officers found the driver near the location of the crash. The driver was transported to an area hospital for evaluation of his injuries and will be booked into jail on suspicion of DUI.

According to the report, officers from the Tacoma Police Department were dispatched to the scene of the crash just after midnight. Officers found a wrecked pickup truck and a power pole that had been sheared off at the base. The incident caused power lines to be downed and the lights at South 12th Street were also put out. The roadway has since been reopened.

About Vehicle Accidents

We offer our sympathies and compassion for the friends and loved ones of the victims. Unfortunately, this is not the only time a car crash has resulted in fatalities. According to facts from the Insurance Institute Highway Safety and Highway Loss Data Institute, about 20% of vehicle crash deaths are from striking a fixed object along the side of the road. The top three fixed objects that are struck in these cases are traffic barriers, trees, and utility poles. As for the causes of crashing into these objects, the case is generally that of driver error. Some of the top contributing factors are alcohol, driving under excessive speed, falling asleep or simply driver inattention. Additionally, a car crash caused by another vehicle can cause another vehicle to crash into another fixed object. Some situational factors are road conditions, weather, and poor visibility. In relation to poor visibility, almost half of the fatalities in crashes involving fixed objects are said to have occurred at night. While there are options such as placing breakaway or shielding objects along roads, or increasing the visibility of such fixed objects, the best solution is often to remove the fixed object if possible. As can be seen in this case, damage to fixed objects can also result in long road closures.

Regardless of the type of vehicle accident, the best way to solve a car accident is to try and prevent it. We urge all drivers to follow traffic regulations on the road. This includes following road safety, making sure one’s vehicle is stable and ready for the road, and making sure that one is not under the influence of drugs or alcohol before getting behind the wheel. Additionally, one should take extra caution on roads where there are possible hazards. In doing these steps, we can ensure our chances of avoiding any loss, damage, death or injuries while on the street.

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