Gibrel A. Mohammed, 61, killed in collision involving ambulance and alleged drunk driver Chase Washatko, 27, at James and Boren in Seattle, Washington
Man killed in Seattle crash involving ambulance
Authorities have not said how the crash happened, but the fire department said that the 61-year-old driver of a Toyota Prius was killed.
The driver of an Acura sedan was taken to the hospital and an ambulance with five people inside, including a patient, was also involved in the crash.
One arrested in fatal crash on First Hill
The 60-year-old driver of the Prius died at the scene. Police said the 27-year-old driver of the Acura showed signs of impairment and was arrested on charges of vehicular homicide.
Police: Witness detained driver in fatal First Hill crash
The driver, a Gig Harbor resident, remains in King County Jail on $750,000 bail for investigation of vehicular homicide after 61-year-old Gibrel A. Mohammed was killed in a crash at Boren Avenue and James Street.
Prosecutors: Drunk driver who caused fatal crash on First Hill had .20 BAC
Washatko made a turn onto James Avenue and was travelling at freeway speeds on the city street until he blew through a red light at Boren Ave. and smashed into a Toyota Prius, killing 61-year-old Gibrel Mohammed, prosecutors said.
Man sentenced to 7 years for deadly DUI crash in Seattle
Washatko had moved from Wisconsin in January and was living with his mother in Gig Harbor when he ran a red light and collided with a car driven by Gibrel Mohammed. After the crash, Washatko’s blood alcohol content measured 0.20, more than double the legal limit of 0.08.
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After an injury car accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone has been injured in a car crash, it's hard to know what to do to help. Injured people need appropriate medial treatment, but they also need to have their civil and legal rights protected.
After a serious crash, several steps need to be taken, including dealing with the insurance companies, tracking and documenting lost income from missed work, coordinating medical bill payments, and handling an insurance claim.
Go here for information on the best way to handle these issues following an injury car accident.
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