The juveniles' ATV was struck from behind along Road 8 Northeast, authorities say
GRANT, WA, (September 17, 2024) - A Tuesday evening crash in Grant County between an all-terrain vehicle and a car sent two girls to the hospital with serious injuries, according to the Sheriff's Office.
Two 12-year-old girls riding in an ATV were seriously hurt after they were struck from behind by a passenger car Tuesday evening in Grant County, according to authorities.
The crash happened in the 14000 block of Road 8 Northeast at about 7:40 p.m.
Investigators say a passenger car driven by 20-year-old Joshua Acevado of Moses Lake slammed into the ATV from behind, causing the 12-year-old girls to ejected to be ejected from the vehicle. One of the juveniles was flown to Kadlec Medical Center in Richland, while the other was taken to Samaritan Healthcare in Moses Lake.
No other details about the crash were immediately available.
This is an ongoing investigation.
CRASH INVESTIGATION NEEDED
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 2.5 million people were injured in motor vehicle crashes in 2021.
“Road conditions, visibility, and lighting are all possible contributing factors that are considered and require thorough examination,” said Candice Bond, a Managing Partner with Bond Legal.
“An accident reconstruction team is sometimes needed to help piece together what happened. All of these resources are necessary for helping clients receive monetary compensation for damages or a loss following a collision,” said Bond, an experienced auto accident attorney.
PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM
The injured victims may have the right to pursue a personal injury claim pending an investigation.
Stefano Formica, of counsel at Bond Legal, said, “Injured victims involved in a collision often seek a personal injury claim to cover the cost of medical bills, future medical care, loss of income, emotional trauma, and pain and suffering.”
“Insurance companies can be notoriously unconcerned with the mounting costs that an injured party may accrue. An attorney can help. We protect the victims of these tragedies daily, forcing the insurance companies to pay for their mistakes,” he added.
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