In Clark County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.
After a Clark County accident, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.
Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential personal injury claim. Accident Data Center can connect you with an experienced personal injury lawyer who can provide you with information about your rights and options.
A 44-year-old Vancouver man was cited for driving while texting after he was involved in a Sunday afternoon accident. The Washington State Patrol said Paul B. Carr was westbound about 12:53 p.m.
A semi hauling two fuel tankers overturned in Vancouver early Friday morning, spilling fuel into storm drains and into the yard of a nearby apartment complex. The truck crashed at around 1:30 a.m. on Northeast 18th Street at Northeast 119th Street, according the Vancouver Fire Department.
Two people had to be extricated from a vehicle that crashed near Moulton Falls Park on Thursday evening. The crash was reported at 7:35 p.m. at 27781 N.E. Lucia Falls Road. A vehicle reportedly went off the road and hit a power pole, knocking down power lines.
A 47-year-old Vancouver man was killed in a collision on Interstate 205 northbound Wednesday afternoon. The man's wife, who follows scanner traffic with her Twitter account, happened to be live tweeting about the crash as she learned that her own husband was the one who died.
A Washougal man was hurt when his car veered off of state Highway 14 Sunday evening and struck a tree.
Jeffrey S. Lindsay, 35, was treated for his injuries at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center and then released.
An allegedly intoxicated Vancouver woman was injured in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 205 this morning.
Highway 99 in Hazel Dell was blocked for about two hours Thursday evening after a three-car collision.
Nobody was injured in the collision, but both directions of the highway were closed near Northeast 112th Street because there was debris and gasoline on the roadway.
Two women were injured Wednesday morning in a crash on state Highway 500 that police say was caused by tailgating.
