The city resident was brought to Olympic Medical Center for treatment, authorities say
PORT ANGELES, WA, (December 08, 2024) - A two-vehicle crash at R Corner Grocery in Port Angeles Sunday evening left four people with injuries, according to the Washington State Patrol (WSP).
Edward J. Little, 63, was injured as a result of a two-vehicle collision at R Corner Grocery in Port Angeles Sunday evening, according to a news release.
The incident happened around 5:17 p.m. along Lewis Road at U.S. Highway 101, the WSP said in a release.
Based on preliminary findings, a Ford Excursion was traveling northbound on Lewis when its driver failed to yield at a stop sign and collided with a Chevy K2500 pickup driven by 63-year-old Edward J. Little. As a result of the crash, the Excursion came to rest in the parking lot at R Corner while Little's pickup stopped on the highway. The Excursion's driver was flown to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle for treatment. Two passengers in the Excursion were also hurt.
Port Angeles resident Little was taken to Olympic Medical Center, the WSP said.
The investigation is underway.
CRASH INVESTIGATION NEEDED
Each year, motor vehicle crashes in this country kill roughly 36,000 people and injure 1.9 million more. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, speeding was the primary cause of fatal crashes in 2018, followed by the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication; failure to stay in the proper lane; failure to yield the right of way; and distracted driving.
“Road conditions, visibility, and lighting are all possible contributing factors considered and examined,” said Candice Bond, an experienced auto accident attorney and Managing Partner with Bond Legal.
“An accident reconstruction team is sometimes needed to help piece together what happened. All of these resources are necessary for helping clients receive monetary compensation for damages or a loss following a collision,” said Bond.
PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM
Edward J. Little may have the right to pursue a personal injury claim pending an investigation.
Bond, a national legal analyst for Newsline, said, “Injured victims involved in a collision often seek a personal injury claim to cover the cost of medical bills, future medical care, loss of income, emotional trauma, and pain and suffering.
“Insurance companies can be notoriously unconcerned with the mounting costs that an injured party may accrue. An attorney can help. We protect the victims of these tragedies daily, forcing the insurance companies to pay for their mistakes,” she added.
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