TACOMA, WA – One woman was seriously injured after being struck by a suspected impaired driver along SR-161 last Wednesday, November 11th.
According to the official Twitter page of the WSP, the collision occurred along SR-161 near the exit to Webster Road.
Troopers say the unidentified 58-year-old man from Eatonville collided with another vehicle before attempting to flee on foot.
A female passenger has a broken leg after vehicle struck by dui driver. 58yr old male from Eatonville is in custody for vehicular assault. Occurred SR-161@ Webster road. Lanes blocked as Troopers investigate. Victim vehicle driver took off on foot after crash.
— Trooper Ryan Burke (@wspd1pio) November 12, 2020
A female passenger in the second vehicle sustained a broken leg as a result of the crash. The man responsible was taken into custody and has been charged with vehicular assault.
If you have been seriously injured as a result of the negligence of a drunk driver in the Tacoma area, you may be entitled to significant compensation. The Tacoma drunk driving accident attorneys with Dubin Law Group will fight for your right to reimbursement for medical bills, offset wages, and other unexpected expenses. Contact our offices at 425-800-8000 to discuss the details of your case with a licensed personal injury attorney.