Tragic 2-Vehicle Collision on Vernon Road Kills Woman [Lake Stevens, WA]

Lake Stevens, WA (August 22, 2023) On Sunday evening, a woman lost her life after a 2-vehicle collision on Vernon Road.

According to the Lake Stevens Police Department, the fatal DUI crash happened at about 9:05 p.m. on the 1110 block of Vernon Road.

Reports say that a northbound vehicle crossed the center line into the opposite lane and crashed into a pickup truck.

Officials say that a woman suffered fatal injuries and a man and another woman sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Authorities are investigating the fatal crash and police suspect intoxication was a factor in the incident, and criminal charges are pending.

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Sweet Lawyers express sympathies to the bereaved famil of the woman who died in the 2-vehicle collision on Vernon Road. Our hearts are with you through these trying times. We also wish the injured parties a quick recovery.

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Wrongful Death in 2-Vehicle Collision on Vernon Road: What to Do Next?

Wrongful death is defined as a person or business that is liable for the death of an innocent person.

Wrongful death can be a result of homicide, transportation accidents, medical malpractice, exposure to toxic substances, product malfunctions, pedestrian collisions, police brutality, and any other instance caused by the wrongdoing of another.

Moreover, economic and non-economic damages are taken into consideration when looking into a wrongful death claim. These can include high medical bills, loss of benefits, funeral services costs, emotional distress, loss of income, loss of companionship, and much more. Wrongful death lawsuits are sometimes combined with a “survival action” case.

A wrongful death claim focuses on the damages of the deceased’s family members.

Fatal DUI Crash on Vernon Road: Reach Out to Sweet Lawyers

With a wrongful death case, there is a time limit on when family members can take legal action. These restrictions are called the statute of limitations and only allow you to file a wrongful death lawsuit within a certain amount of time. When these expire, the legal claim is no longer valid and the family cannot file a lawsuit. It is important to know and understand these time limitations, as they vary from state to state and case to case.

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