Nine People Injured In Quincy Semi-Truck Accident Along State Route 281
QUINCY, WASHINGTON (August 9, 2022) – At least nine people were injured in a multi-vehicle accident involving a semi-truck near Quincy along State Route 281.
Grant County officials are saying that the accident took place on Wednesday. A 22-year-old semi-truck driver was traveling down the freeway when they rear-ended a car which caused a chain reaction crash.
The vehicles were stopped at a construction zone when the collision took place. Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help all of the victims.
Seven people were treated at the scene and two people were taken to the hospital. The driver of the semi-truck was cited for following too close.
A full investigation into the Quincy truck accident remains ongoing at this time.
Liability In Washington Semi-Truck Accidents
Thousands of people are killed or seriously injured in semi-truck accidents every year. According to the IIHS, “There were 35,766 fatal motor vehicle crashes in the United States in 2020 in which 38,824 deaths occurred. This resulted in 11.7 deaths per 100,000 people and 1.34 deaths per 100 million miles traveled. The fatality rate per 100,000 people ranged from 4.9 in Massachusetts to 25.4 in Mississippi.” There are a number of factors that could potentially contribute to a semi-truck accident.
- Speeding
- Drunk driving
- Inclement weather
- Driver fatigue
All truck drivers must exercise due care in order to avoid causing accidents. This includes driving at a safe speed. Drivers will typically need to slow down in construction zones as indicated by traffic control devices. Pursuant to Washington Revised Code RCW 46.61.145, no driver shall follow another vehicle more closely than what would be reasonable or safe given the prevailing conditions of the roadway. There is a rebuttable presumption of negligence on the part of any driver that rear-ends another vehicle in their own lane. Victims of semi-truck accidents tend to suffer very serious and costly injuries including:
- Broken bones
- Organ damage
- Spinal cord injuries
- Lacerations
The FMCSA requires commercial trucks to carry between $750,000 – $5,000,000 worth of liability coverage. Any person that is injured in a semi-truck accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering. A truck accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Washington Semi-Truck Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this Washington semi-truck accident. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to investigators. This was a preventable crash that could have easily killed someone.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Quincy semi-truck accident? Our team of truck accident attorneys are here to help with whatever you need. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need in order to recover. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support after a crash we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
