Driver Arrested, Multiple Hospitalized after DUI Crash on State Route 99 [Seattle, WA]
October 6, 2023
Several Injured in Two-Vehicle Collision near Aurora Avenue
SEATTLE, WA (October 6, 2023) - Early Monday morning, multiple occupants were hospitalized after a DUI crash on State Route 99. The incident occurred on September 4th just before 2:00 a.m. in the northbound lanes of Aurora Avenue North, including the tunnel on State Route 99. Furthermore, the Seattle Police Department stated that a vehicle occupied by four people was headed northbound when it crashed into a parked vehicle. Luckily, the vehicle involved was not occupied by anyone during the incident. All four occupants of the suspect vehicle were identified as a man in their 20s and 30s. Moreover, all occupants were able to get out of the vehicle, and all of them suffered injuries one was listed in serious condition. Consequently, the first responders transported all of them to the hospital for treatment. Meanwhile, the driver of the suspect vehicle was arrested by the officers and he was charged with suspicion of DUI. Also, the authorities blocked all northbound lanes of SR-99 at Dexter Avenue to allow crews to clear the scene. They reopened it just before 7:30 a.m. Alcohol and other controlled substances in the body can change a person's physical, emotional, and mental condition. They can make it difficult for you to drive safely. Driving impaired also puts you and other people at risk of a fatal accident. Make our roads safer by being responsible and following traffic laws. If you have been injured in a DUI crash, please contact Sweet James today. It is their goal to provide your loved one with the highest quality of legal representation. Their firm is dedicated to helping your bereaved family obtain both justice and maximum settlement. Their seasoned personal injury attorneys will fight by your side and get what you rightfully deserve. Call them for your free consultation at 1-800-900-0000.