Nicholas Weaver, 26, arrested after running from crash; Richard Pierce, 73, injured after car accident on NE 34th Ave. in Vancouver, WA
Driver flees scene of collision; other driver is hospitalized
A Vancouver man ran from the scene of a Tuesday-morning crash in the Northeast Hazel Dell area, according to the Clark County Sheriff's Office
Vancouver man arrested after allegedly fleeing crash scene
Court documents indicate that Weaver was convicted in 2009 of hit-and-run injury and driving under the influence. He has six convictions related to driving with a suspended license.
The two-vehicle collision occured at 10:43 a.m. at Northeast 34th Avenue and 78th Street. One of the drivers, Nicholas P. Weaver, 26, ran from the scene of the crash. He was taken into custody nearby and booked into the Clark County Jail on suspicion of hit-and-run and driving with a suspended license, in addition to an outstanding arrest warrant on a separate driving while suspended charge. The other driver, Richard F. Pierce, 73, was taken to PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries and was listed in stable condition Tuesday evening.5 things to do immediately after a serious accident A serious car accident can quickly take over your life. Dealing with doctor appointments, losing pay from work, and worrying about your physical and financial future all take a toll. It is important to take charge of the situation. Here are hints on how to move forward after an injury car accident.
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