Valentina Maria Arnold, 27, seriously injured and Wilfred Allen McLean, 24, arrested after single-vehicle crash on Alderwood in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham woman airlifted after hit-and-run crash near airport
Around 2 a.m. the suspected driver, Wilfred Allen McLean, 24, was booked into jail to face charges of felony hit and run, vehicular assault, driving under the influence and circumventing an ignition interlock device.
Bellingham woman out of hospital after being airlifted from crash
State troopers, Whatcom County sheriff’s deputies and a police dog tracked down the suspected driver, Wilfred Allen McLean, 24, and booked him into jail around 2 a.m. Saturday. He faces charges of vehicular assault and felony hit and run.
Over the weekend Superior Court Judge Deborra Garrett found probable cause for his arrest. She set bail at $100,000.
What you need to know after a serious Bellingham car accident
When someone has been seriously injured in a car crash in Bellingham, they are faced with unexpected medical costs and lost income. In the weeks and months following a car accident, injured people and their families can be overwhelmed as they struggle to manage day-to-day living.
After a serious or fatal car collision, it is crucial to quickly get the information needed to make good decisions. Getting appropriate medical treatment is just one aspect of healing. Finding help in handling the insurance claim that will begin financial recovery is another.
If the injuries are serious or if you have questions about what you should do, it is best to contact an experienced Bellingham car accident attorney for a free, no-obligation consultation. Serious injury accident claims are difficult to handle without the assistance of a lawyer who understands the process and can obtain the highest possible settlement. Learn more about Bellingham car accident claims here.
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