DUI Injures 5 Pedestrians in Seattle Accident | Seattle Pedestrian Accident Attorney

As a Seattle personal injury attorney, I am reminded of the huge responsibility drivers have behind the wheel on a daily bases. Vehicles are now equipped with airbags, anti-lock brakes, and power steering in order to make drivers safer while traveling from point A to point B. Alcohol, however, can quickly turn a car from a simple mode of transportation into a dangerous weapon that will cause harm to anyone in its path.

Late Thursday night, on October 28th, a woman driving a truck with two passengers on-board made her way down First Avenue S in downtown Seattle. It was 11:00pm when dozens of people were leaving a concert at the Showbox Theater. Five pedestrians were crossing the street as the woman driving the truck slammed into them. One of the victims was put into critical condition and taken to Harborview Medical Center. The other four were also transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Many onlookers were left in emotional turmoil after witnessing the accident. The driver was found to be intoxicated.

Drunk driving is a very dangerous and selfish act that puts lives in jeopardy every day. Thousands of people die at the hands of a drunk driver every year and pedestrians and bicyclist are often the victims of drunk drivers. Pedestrians must always be careful when crossing busy roads, particularly at night when visibility is low. Following traffic safety laws, staying between crosswalk lines and looking both ways before entering into an intersection are all important rules to follow for pedestrian safety. Every single accident caused by drunk driving is preventable, but unfortunately, driving while under the influence continues to be a problem and the only way to end it is by each person taking responsibility to not drink and drive.

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