Four Injured in Local Speeding Accident | Washington Personal Injury Lawyer

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Unfortunately, we have an alarming number of reckless drivers on our roadways. Each day, someone is injured in a car accident caused by an irresponsible driver. In my years as a Seattle personal injury attorney, I have seen hundreds of Washington car accidents and the problem continued on Monday.

On Memorial Day, a car accident on Highway 101 sent four passengers to the hospital. The State Patrol says high speeds are to blame for the collision.

The incident occurred in the northbound lanes of the highway near the town of Quilcene.

Darleen Vasenda, 21, lost control of her 1995 Toyota Tercel as she drove through a curve. The vehicle spun out of control and veered into the southbound lanes. The Toyota then struck the guardrail, pulling out 50 feet of the railing. The vehicle was completely destroyed.

All four passengers suffered injuries. Maya-Anne McLaughlin, 13, was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle for facial injuries and a broken arm. Joseph Rogers, 20, was also rushed to Harborview Medical Center. He suffered from a collapsed lung and chest injuries.

Summer Peacock, 12, and Ryan Baker, 24, were both taken to Harrison Medical Center. Summer was treated for back, hand, and knee injuries, while Ryan received treatment for rib fractures and a lacerated spleen.

We are very sorry to learn of this horrible auto accident. We will keep the victims in our thoughts as they recover.

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