Marissa M. Vargas, 23, injured after striking left and right guardrails on I-82 near Prosser, WA

At about 8:40am, Vargas was driving on I-82 when she lost control, struck the left guardrail and then the right guardrail, and finally came to rest in the median. She sustained injuries of unknown severity and was transported to PMH Medical Center.

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 and begin the process of recovering from a car accident or personal injury claim.