Complete Benton County, WA accident reports and news.
Accidents in Benton County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year
In Benton 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.
When an accident happens in Benton County, it is important to do the following immediately:
- Remain at the crash scene;
- Check on the condition of all people involved in the crash;
- Call the police;
- Exchange information with other drivers;
- Get contact information from witnesses;
- Inform your insurance company;
- Get appropriate medical treatment, and track the details;
- Take photos of vehicle damage and injuries;
- Consider hiring a personal injury attorney.
An injury attorney handles all the details so that you don't have to.
After a Benton 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.
Personal injury lawyers offer a no-cost claim evaluation to help you.
Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential claim. Accident Data Center can help you by connecting you with our network of experienced injury lawyers who can provide you with information about your rights and options. Learn more here about how a Benton County personal injury lawyer can help.
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Motorcyclists Patrick Yourdan, 64, and Karma Yourdan, 69, have been injured and taken to the hospital after running into a deer while riding their motorcycle on Sunday afternoon.
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A 17 to 19-year-old male is in custody Wednesday for driving under the influence after crashing into a wall in front of Jefferson Elementary School. When officers arrived, the boy was throwing up and didn't know where he was or where he was going. He was arrested for driving under the influence.
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Coronado allegedly fell asleep while driving an Isuzu Rodeo at about 3:50am near Benton City, which caused the car to roll over. She was injured in the crash, taken to the hospital, and is now in satisfactory condition.