White Center, Washington – Child Injured in Car Crash

White Center, Washington (March 18, 2019) – A child was left with serious injuries after getting hit by a car on Monday night in the White Center area. The incident happened near happened near Southwest 110th Street and 16th Avenue Southwest, which has been noted to be busy commercial area. The incident was reported before 8pm., and the child was later taken to Harborview Medical Center for treatment.

About Vehicle Accidents

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 ad 34, 311 were possible or suspected of injuries. In Seattle in particular, the fairly mountainous geography and surrounding water has created for a road situation which includes many tunnels, bridges, hills and narrow roads that can lead to car accidents. We urge all drivers to practice caution while out on the streets. As was the situation in this accident, be especially careful on late hours, especially 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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