Pedestrian Killed in Seattle Area DUI Car Accident
A 26-year-old man was fatally injured in a pedestrian accident in Marysville after he was struck by a suspected drunk driver, The Seattle Times reports. The fatal pedestrian accident occurred in the 10400 block of Smokey Point Boulevard. The pedestrian was walking along the street when he was struck. Passers by attempted to administer CPR to the victim, but paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene. The 34-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide.
When the act of drunk driving causes a fatality to an individual other than the driver, the intoxicated driver could face vehicular homicide charges, under Washington law. The Revised Code of Washington Section 46.61.520 states: “When the death of any person ensues within three years as a proximate result of injury proximately caused by the driving of any vehicle by any person, the driver is guilty of vehicular homicide if the driver was operating a motor vehicle: (a) While under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug, as defined by RCW 46.61.502 or (b) In a reckless manner; or (c) With disregard for the safety of others.”
If you are the victim of a drunk or negligent driver or if you have lost someone as a result of such negligence, please understand that you have rights. You may be able to file a personal injury claim or a wrongful death claim against the at-fault party. You could seek compensation to cover medical expenses or funeral expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization, physical therapy or long-term care if the accident resulted in catastrophic injuries to the victim.
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Source:http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/theblotter/2010548385_a_34-year-old_marysville_man_w.html
