2 hospitalized following suspected DUI crash in Gorst

GORST, WA – Two people were transported to a Tacoma hospital after a suspected drunk driver collided with a guard rail on Highway 3 early Thursday morning.

According to the Kitsap Sun, the accident occurred shortly after 5 a.m. on Highway 3 near the exit at the Highway 16 junction. Officials believe the 63-year-old man behind the wheel lost consciousness prior to colliding with the guardrail.

Both the driver and his 42-year-old passenger were taken to Tacoma General Hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries sustained in the collision. Authorities believe drugs or alcohol may have been a contributing factor to the incident.

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Matthew D. Dubin

Matt Dubin has spent more than 20 years honing his skills as one of the top personal injury lawyers in the State of Washington. In his career, Matt has focused on protecting consumers from dangerous household products, medical mistakes, roadway accidents, and many other causes of injury. Matt has recovered nearly $20 million on behalf of his clients.

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• University of Washington School of Law, Seattle, Washington – J.D.
• Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut – B.A.

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