One of the car accident reports from Grandview, Washington, tells of the tragic death of a man in a single-vehicle crash on Monday night, May 18th. The authorities identified the deceased as Peter Ortega, 71.
The man was traveling alongside a 58-year-old woman identified as Maria Ortega. At about 10:04 p.m., the two were heading westbound on Interstate 82 near milepost 73, when Peter lost control of the vehicle. It went off the roadway and rolled down an embankment, before resting.
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The Washington State Patrol said the man gave in to his wounds at the scene, and the medics pronounced him. They took Maria to Kadlec Regional Medical Center, where she received treatment for unspecified injuries.
The authorities believe Peter was driving too fast for conditions at the time of the crash. The investigation is ongoing, and there’s no additional information at this time.
Motor vehicle crashes are not uncommon in Washington and the United States. Traffic officials and law enforcement officers advise drivers to follow safety tips for their safety and that of other road users.
The tips include obeying all speed limit laws, especially in adverse weather conditions, obeying traffic rules, and paying attention to the road. Drivers should carry out safety checks on their vehicles, follow road signs, and drive with the headlights on at night.
When a crash occurs, file the report of the car accident immediately to allow first responders to arrive on time to provide help. It also helps to avoid adverse legal consequences.
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