A pedestrian in Poulsbo suffered serious injuries as the result of a crash at an intersection on Friday.
Victor Sanchez Alay suffered severe injuries when he was hit by a driver on Friday in Poulsbo, Washington. Law enforcement reported that at approximately 11:36 p.m. local time, Mr. Alay was struck by a 2015 coupe, driven by 34-year-old Matthew Safly while Mr. Alay was trying to cross an intersection while walking at Viking Avenue Northeast and Stendahl Court in Poulsbo. The accident happened when, law enforcement said, the motorist had been driving recklessly.
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Medics got to the scene of the crash and took the victim to a local medical center where he is being treated for severe injuries, law enforcement added.
AUTO-PEDESTRIAN CRASH INVESTIGATION
The terrible incident is being looked into and probed by Poulsbo law enforcement personnel. Once the investigation is completed, an official police report will be released providing details of the accident and the actual cause.
Every year, about 37,000 people perish – and 2.3 million more people are hurt – in motor vehicle accidents across the United States of America. Most of these incidents are senselessly caused by reckless driving, including road rage, tailgating, drunk driving, distracted driving, exceeding safe speeds, and reckless lane changes.
While liability on part of the driver seems to be quite clear in this incident, an investigation will be launched by officials to discover all the facts. A forensic analysis of the car – in addition to images from the site of the accident – will aid investigators in determining what occurred, if comparative liability should be assigned, or if a third party is liable for a malfunction or mechanical failure.
WASHINGTON PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS
Awaiting an official investigation, Victor Sanchez Alay and his loved ones could be entitled to a personal injury claim. Family members of personal injury or wrongful death victims might pursue damages for loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional distress after a horrible or tragic incident such as this terrible accident.
Torklaw’s legal analysts are experienced in wrongful death and personal injury accidents. We have the resources needed to handle cases just like this one. Should you or a loved one need help, we are available and would love to talk.