Truck driver Michael Erickson, 61, killed in crash on Interstate 5 near Tumwater, Washington
Fatal semi-truck crash closes multiple lanes of I-5 south of Tumwater
Washington State Patrol (WSP) Trooper Robert Reyer said the semi-truck hit an overpass near milepost 97 and 113th Avenue SW. The driver of the semi-truck died at the scene.
Thurston County Coroner Identifies Man Killed in Crash That Blocked I-5 Lanes for Over 13 Hours
Erickson’s cause of death was multiple blunt force injuries, the Thurston County Coroner’s Office confirmed to The Chronicle on Thursday.
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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.