Phillip A. Dunkle, 78, injured in pickup crash with semi at state routes 22 and 241 in Mabton, Washington
Sunnyside man hurt in Mabton crash with semi
Phillip A. Dunkle, 78, was taken to Sunnyside Community Hospital by ambulance. An update on his condition was not available. Troopers said Dunkle was southbound on SR-241 about 2:20 p.m. when he failed to yield the right of way to a Freightliner semi driven by Roland Dagdagan, 54, of Wapato. Dagdagan was eastbound on SR-22. Dunkle, who was not wearing a seat belt, was expected to receive a ticket for failing to yield, according to the patrol news release, which said Dagdagan was wearing a seat belt.
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As the trucking industry grows in Mabton, more and more truck accidents are happening.
Commercial trucks are common on the roads, and their size, weight, and many blind spots pose significant dangers to other drivers. And when a truck accident occurs, victims often suffer serious, debilitating injuries that require long-term medical care. Fatality truck crashes are common.
An experienced Mabton injury attorney is needed, to manage an insurance claim and hire experts such as engineers and accident scene investigators who preserve and document evidence.
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