Ann Dean, 50, in hospital with life-threatening injuries after being hit head-on by alleged impaired driver in Puyallup, Washington

Modified Date: 
Thu, 03/03/2016 - 12:40pm
Accident Date: 
Monday, September 8, 2014

Man suspected of DUI in Pierce County crash

A reckless driver was flying down River Road and clipped the corner of a Volkswagen. After hitting the Volkswagen it went head-on into a blue Ford Focus headed eastbound. Police say the reckless driver was also impaired. The crash sent the 50-year-old woman who was driving the Ford Focus to the hospital with life threatening injuries.

Family of DUI crash victim hoping for a miracle

Her family says she's the best mom anyone could ask for, 50-year-old Ann Dean, who is in critical condition at Harborview Medical Center after a driver police believe was impaired slammed into her car this past weekend in Puyallup. Now, Dean's kids are not sure if they'll ever get to speak with her again.

GoFundMe: Ann Dean Family Support Fund

"It's absolutely amazing that Ann survived this horrific accident, now she will be learning how to re-do things again. She has a positive attitude which always helps! Amazing to see the difference from day one until today."

Police say after the driver, a 32-year-old Pierce county man, is released from the hospital, he'll be going to the Pierce County Jail and will be charged with vehicular assault. The things that you need to know about an accident with a drunk driver Drunk-driving crashes are complicated because of the many parties potentially involved, including the drunk driver, the bar or tavern where they got drunk, the party host who gave alcohol to a minor, and the parole officer tasked with supervising repeat offenders. Here is what you need to know about injuries from a drunk driving crash.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Ann Dean

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hope everyone gets better and will be okay

A fund has been set up to enable her children to stay near the hospital and be close to her http://www.gofundme.com/e9zwto

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