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The Bellevue Reporter reports that a 74-year-old Bellevue man was critically injured in a car and pedestrian accident at the Elephant Super Car Wash located on Bel-Red Road in Bellevue on Monday evening.

According to the article, the man was standing behind his parked Lexus when a car wash employee driving a customer's Ford Expedition, apparently hit the gas pedal instead of the brake and pinned the victim between the two vehicles.

One witness said that the man's legs were "shattered." A car wash customer administered first aid until the medics arrived in about 5 minutes. The man was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle where he is listed in critical condition.

This information is provided by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured in car accidents and pedestrian accidents due to the negligence of another. We will work to help you obtain compensation for your damages including pain and suffering.

Contact The Farber Law Group at 1-800-244-9087 or e-mail attorney@hgfarber.com. We have offices in Seattle and Bellevue to assist you.

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The Washington State Patrol are asking anyone who might know anything about a fatal pedestrian accident on Interstate 5 in Seattle on May 28th to contact them at (425)401-7717.

In a media release, the Patrol said they are investigating the death of 43-year-old Rebekah J. Woods who was found dead on I-5, north of Holgate Street, in Seattle.

Detectives say Woods was found in the southbound lane. They believe she was killed between 1:00am and 1:30am on May 28th, 2009.

This information is provided by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Faber Law Group. We represent pedestrian accident victims and their families.

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The Seattle police are using police decoys to catch drivers who are driving through crosswalks without stopping for pedestrians to cross. The police are planning 10 cross walk sting operations to catch motorists who do not stop at crosswalks reports The Seattle Times.

The Seattle City Council instituted a safety committee after a council aide was killed in a pedestrian accident and the son of a council member was seriously injured.

According to the report, there were 468 car-pedestrian accidents reported to police in Seattle in 2008.

Washington State Motor Vehicle Code RCW 46.61.25 is the statute stating the rules for motorists when nearing crosswalks. It states that a driver must stop and remain stopped if a pedestrian or bicyclist is within an unmarked or marked crosswalk when the pedestrian or bicycle is upon or within one lane of the half of the roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling or onto which it is turning. If the road is a one-lane roadway, this includes the entire width of the road.

The statute also states that a vehicle approaching the stopped vehicle from the rear may not pass the stopped vehicle.

Penalties to a driver is a $124 fine.

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An Everett teenage, Haley Salvador, age 15, was killed while attempting to cross Interstate Highway 5 on foot. Apparently teenage pedestrians often cross the I-5 as a shortcut to the Everett Mall. The teenagers say that taking a shortcut up the off-ramp saves 20 minutes. Families of teenagers are lobbying for a footbridge over the freeway reports Seattle's news station King5.com.

This report is provided by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured in car accidents, pedestrian accidents and bicycle accidents.

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The King County Prosecutor's Office have filed Vehicular Homicide charges against Pamela Jean Woodard, age 40, in the death of Loren Fuller, age 73, who was killed in a pedestrian accident last year in Seattle reports The Seattle Post-Intelligencer.

The accident occurred on First Avenue South near South Dearborn Street. Fuller was crossing the street in a crosswalk when Woolard pulled around a stopped vehicle in the four lane street and hit Fuller. Fuller died of multiple internal injuries at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Two Seattle police officers witnessed the accident.

Woolard is being charged with Vehicular Homicide because blood tests determined that she had marijuana in her system at the time of the accident. Police also found crystal methamphetamine in her vehicle after obtaining a search warrant. Vehicular Homicide can be charged if someone is killed in a accident and the driver of the motor vehicle was under the influence, driving recklessly or without regard to the safety of others.

This information is provided by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent car accident victims, pedestrian accident victims, and bicycle accident victims and their families.

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Lincoln City Police in Oregon have arrested a man after a hit-and-run pedestrian accident in which two men were injured. The pedestrian accident occurred on March 7th at NW 2nd Street near Highway 101 when a car hit two men; one man suffered a leg injury with possible broken bones and another man suffered an arm injury.

After investigating the accident, police arrested Anthony Daniel Painter 22, on March 12. Painter denied involvement in the accident. Police later arrested a Hispanic male companion of Painter's who confirmed that Painter was the driver of the vehicle involved in the hit-and-run.

Painter is charged with two counts of failure to perform duties of driver, Assault I, two counts of Assault II and three counts of reckless driving.

The information is from the NewportNewsTimes.com and is provided by Seattle Car Accident lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured in pedestrian accidents and car accidents. With our help, you may recover compensation for your damages.

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The Everett police are looking for a white or light-colored Ford Taurus or similar body-style car after a hit-and-run pedestrian accident on Friday afternoon which injured a 3-year-old-boy.

The HeraldNet.com reports that the boy was hit around 1pm in the 10900 block of 10th drive SE. The driver then hit a fence and fled. They boy's father took him to the hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries.

This information is provided by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people with serious injuries due to car accidents, pedestrian accidents and motorcycle accidents. If you or a loved one has been injured, you should contact a personal injury attorney to insure your rights are protected. With our help, you may be able to recover compensation for your damages.

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A semi-truck driver was injured while she was removing her tire chains on the westbound Interstate 90 near North Bend on Thursday during a snowstorm.

According to a Washington State Patrol media release, the driver was parked on the left shoulder of exit 34 of I-90 when another semi-truck ran into her trailer. The collision impact caused the dual drive wheels to roll over the woman's arm, crushing it and trapping her under the tire.

The truck driver was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle for treatment. WSP are investigating the accident to determine fault.

This information is provided by Seattle Car Accident lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people seriously injured in motor vehicle accidents. In this case, the woman was injured in the course of her work so worker's compensation and other laws may be in effect. A skilled personal injury attorney would be required to make sure her rights are protected and she is compensated for her injuries including loss of wages, medical bills and pain and suffering.

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A 20 year-old pedestrian was critically injured near Renton on Friday evening after he was hit by a suspected drunken driver. He was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.

The pedestrian accident occurred in the 13400 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Way, 1 mile west of Fenton. The injured man had just gotten off a bus when he was hit by a 1995 Oldsmobile driven by 44-year-old Renton man. According to the report in The Seattle Times, the man flew up over the hood and into the car windshield when he was hit. It is unclear whether the Oldsmobile was speeding.

The driver of the Oldsmobile was booked on suspicion of driving under the influence.

The Seattle Times article mentioned that the pedestrian was not in a marked crosswalk at the time of the accident. Vehicle Code RCW 46.61.235 states that a driver must stop and remain stopped at an unmarked or marked crosswalk when a pedestrian or bicycle is upon or within one lane of the half of the roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling.

This information is brought to you by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent pedestrians accident victims and the victims of drunken drivers. Contact us for a free case evaluation. We have represented accidents victims for more than 30 years. With offices in Seattle and Bellevue, we are here to assist you with your case.

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Three Michigan tourists were injured in a pedestrian accident in downtown Seattle on Thursday evening reports The Seattle Times. Two of the injured were taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, one with "life-threatening injuries" and one with "serious" injuries. The third pedestrian suffered a leg injury.

The pedestrian accident occurred at the intersection of Third Avenue and Lenora Street around 9:20pm, about one-half mile from The Farber Law Group's Seattle Office. Seattle police have arrested the driver of a pickup truck who was turning left onto Third Avenue when he struck the pedestrians who were in a crosswalk.

The driver is under investigation for Vehicular Assault. Vehicular Assault can be charged if someone was seriously injured in a vehicle accident and the driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs, driving recklessly or driving without regard for the safety of others.

National Safety Council statistics show that more than 100,000 pedestrians are injured and 5,900 killed after being hit by motor vehicles every year. Washington State law give pedestrians the right of way and car must stop for pedestrians whether in a marked or unmarked cross walk.

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If you or a loved one has been seriously injured, or a loved one killed, in a pedestrian accident, you should contact The Farber Law Group immediately. With our help, we will make sure your rights are protected. We have more than 30 years experience in representing accident victims with serious injuries. With offices in Seattle and Bellevue, we are here to help you. If you are unable to come to our office, we will come to you.

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The Seattle Times reports that an unidentified male pedestrian, age 44, was seriously injured after being hit by a Sound Transit bus Friday evening in Everett. He was transported to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle for treatment of injuries.

The pedestrian accident happened at the intersection of Pacific and Wetmore avenues around 5pm.

Police are investigating the cause of the accident and do not know if the man was in a crosswalk when he was hit. They will examine a video that was taken by the bus' camera.

Every year, more than 100,000 pedestrians are injured and 5,900 pedestrians are killed by motor vehicles according to the National Safety Council.

This information is brought to you by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured and the families of those killed in pedestrian accidents, car accidents and motorcycle accidents. We have more than 30 years experience in representing accident victims and their families. With our help, you may be able to recover compensation for your damages.

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King5.Com reports that Brandon J. Harris, 35, of Olympia was killed in a pedestrian accident on Monday afternoon.

The pedestrian accident occurred on 183rd Avenue in Olympia. According to the report, Harris had parked his car on the right side of the street and crossed the street to talk to a family member. When he crossed back to his car, he was hit by a small car driven by a Rochester woman.

Harris was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle♦ where he was pronounced dead.

Police are investigating the accident but they believe no charges will be filed.

This information is provided by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people with serious injuries due to car accidents and the families of those killed. We have more than 30 years experience representing people in injury and wrongful death cases. With offices in Seattle and Bellevue, we are here to help you with your case.

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A University of Washington molecular neurobiologist, Kevin Black, 39, of Ballard was killed in a bicycle accident on Wednesday morning in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle.

The bicycle accident occurred around 9 am near Northwest 64th Street and 24th Avenue Northwest in Ballard. According to the report in The Seattle Post Intelligencer, Black was riding south on 24th Avenue when he was hit by a van driven by a female also heading south. Police are investigating the cause of the accident but Black may have attempted to pass the van on the left as the van made a left turn.

Bystanders provided CPR on Black and he was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle where he was pronounced dead.

This information is provided by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured and the families of those killed in car accident, motorcycle accident and bicycle accidents.

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Seattle's KOMO News.com reports that a man in a wheelchair was hit by a car and killed while attempting to cross Highway 99 in an unmarked crosswalk on Saturday night in Mukilteo.

According to the report, the accident occurred at Highway 99 and Gibson road around 10pm. The wheel-chair bound man, age 58, was hit by a Kia Sedona driven by an Everett man, age 26. The report said it is unlikely that charges will be filed against the driver.

This information is provided by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured in car accidents, pedestrian accidents and motorcycle accidents. We also represent the families of those who have been killed.

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Seattle's KOMO News.com reports that an Issaquah man was seriously injured in a pedestrian accident early Saturday morning on the Interstate 405 (I-405) in Bellevue, Washington.

According to the report, the 23 year old man was attempting to cross the freeway when he was hit by 43-year-old Edmonds woman driving a 2002 Honda Accord. The driver was not injured.

The man was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle where he is said to be in serious condition. The Washington State Patrol says they do not know when he was attempting to cross the freeway and whether drugs or alcohol was a factor.

This information is brought to you by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured in car accidents, pedestrian accidents, motorcycle accidents and truck accidents due to the negligence of another driver.

If you suffered serious injuries because of another persons negligence, contact The Farber Law Group. With our help, you may recover damages for your medical costs, lost wages and for pain and suffering.

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The Washington State Patrol (WSP) has issued a media release asking anyone who might information about a pedestrian accident that occurred on January 1 at 2:30 am in Seattle on northbound Interstate 5 around the mid Boeing Field area.

The WSP believes a 2005-2008 white Toyota, possibly a RAV4, may have hit and killed a pedestrian on the highway. They are asking anyone with information about the pedestrian accident or anyone who has seen a white Toyota with damage to the driver's side mirror and fender area to call Detective Medeiros at 425-649-1530.

This information is provided by the Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured in pedestrian or motor vehicle accidents and the families of those killed.

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Suzanne Austin, age 29, was injured in a pedestrian accident in downtown Wenatchee on Wednesday afternoon. The Wenatchee World did not report the extent of her injuries but said that she was in satisfactory condition at Central Washington Hospital on Thursday morning.

The pedestrian accident occurred while Austin was walking in a crosswalk . She was hit by a Pontiac Grand Prix driven by 21-year-old Ana Guillen according to the report. Guillen will be cited for failing to yield.

Most pedestrian accidents are caused by the negligence of the motorists and, in this case, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way to a person in a marked crosswalk.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident, you should contact a personal injury attorney immediately. At The Farber Law Group we have more than 30 years representing people who have been seriously injured in accidents. If your injuries make it so that you are unable to come to our office, we will come to you.

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A 16-year-old Lakes High School student in Lakewood, Washington suffered minor injuries after being hit by a car in front of the high school. The student, who was not named, was taken to Tacoma General Hospital for treatment of facial cuts.

According to the Tacoma News Tribune, the teenager was in the crosswalk around 6:45 am when he was hit. The driver, a woman, did not see him because he was wearing dark clothing.

According to the National Safety Council, nearly 100,000 pedestrians are injured a year and approximately 5,900 killed. The statistics show that children and the elderly are more likely to be injured or killed in a pedestrian accident.

This information was brought to you by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been injured and the families of those killed in pedestrian accidents.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident, try to gather information from the bystanders at the accident scene. We advise not talking with the insurance company of the driver who hit you as they may not have your best interest at heart. Contact a knowledgeable and experienced personal injury attorney who can insure your rights are protected. At The Farber Law Group we have more than 30 years experience in personal injury law in the greater Seattle area.

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The Seattle 911 blog written by Casey McNerthney reports that a 5-year-old West Seattle boy was hit by a van while riding his bicycle around 4:40 pm on Friday. The boy's head apparently hit the concrete but it appears that he only suffered cuts and bruises and no serious injuries.

The bicycle accident happened at the 1600 block of Southwest Barton Street when the boy rode into the street from the sidewalk mid-block. The vehicle that hit the boy was a van driven by a 23-year-old person. Police said the van driver was not intoxicated and was not cited.

Comments to the blog reminded bicyclists to wear helmets and reflective clothing and lights at this time of day. Also, a child of the age of 5 years old should have constant adult supervision while bicycle riding.

This information was brought to you by Seattle car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured and the families of those killed in bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents and car accidents.

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The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), in a Media Release, warns motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians: beware of accidents as daylight savings time ends on Sunday and darkness comes earlier.

According to the WSDOT, nearly 50% -- 33 of 67 pedestrian accidents between February 1, 2007 and January 30, 2008 -- occurred between the October and January, the days with the shortest amount of daylight.

The two most "at risk" groups for pedestrian accidents are children between the ages of 1-19 and seniors age 71 and older.

WSDOT Tips for Pedestrians:

• Wear reflective clothing, cross at intersection & carry a flashlight
  
• Make eye contact with drivers and watch for vehicles
  
• Walk where it's safe -- sidewalks and facing traffic if you are walking on a roadway edge
  
• Cross at intersections -- jaywalking is one of the leading causes of pedestrian accidents

WSDOT Tips for Drivers:

• Drive at the posted speed limit
• Stop for pedestrians. It's the law.
• Do not pass another vehicle who is stopped at a crosswalk.
• Pay attention near schools and recreation areas

This information was brought to you by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured and the families of those killed in pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, car accidents and motorcycle accidents. With our help, you may recover compensation for your injuries.

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A 24-year-old man suffered serious head injuries and a broken leg in a pedestrian accident after he was hit by a Ford Mustang driven by a 25-year-old man on Broadway near Pike in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.

The pedestrian was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle with "life threatening" injuries reports The Seattle Post Intelligencer. Witnesses said that the pedestrian may have stepped into the crosswalk while the driver had a green light. The driver of the Mustang was not arrested but was taken to Harborview for testing of possible impairment or intoxication.

This information was brought to you by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured in car accidents, bicycle accidents and pedestrian accidents.

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Two teenage boys were hit by a car after they apparently tried to dash across a street to catch a bus. The pedestrian accident occurred Tuesday afternoon at 4:10 pm at North 85th Street and Greenwood Avenue North.

According to the witnesses, the young men were attempting to cross 85th from south to north when they were hit. Both boys were taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

This information was brought to you by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured in car accidents and pedestrian accidents because of another person's negligence.

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This report was compiled from The Seattle Post Intelligencer and KiroTV.Com.

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The Seattle Post Intelligencer reports that Ronald McKellar, 53, of Tacoma was killed in a pedestrian accident after being hit by a car and dragged or carried several blocks after impact.

The accident occurred on Pacific Avenue and police believe McKellar was hit between South 64th Street and South 72nd Street around 12:45 am.

Police are looking for the vehicle that hit McKellar. Police spokesman Mark Fulghum said that witnesses believe they heard the accident but no one they interviewed actually saw it. Descriptions of two different vehicles have been given.

Police are asking anyone who might know something about this accident to call Tacoma Police at 253-798-4721.

This information was brought to you by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We have represented accident victims in Western Washington for more than 30 years.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured, or a loved one killed in an accident through the negligence of another person, contact us today for a free case evaluation.

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In Washington State there are around 250,000 motor vehicle accidents every year. Of those accidents, there are approximately 1,500 fatalities and around 140,000 injuries. If you've been in a car accident, you might wonder, "Should I call a lawyer? What kind of lawyer should I call?"

Personal injury attorneys specialize in representing people who have been seriously injured in car accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents and motorcycle accidents due to another person's reckless or negligent actions. If the other driver is cited in an accident, then the police officer has determined they were the negligent party. Sometimes it is not so clear and the court will have to assign degrees of blame.

We recommend you call a personal injury attorney if you have received serious injuries which may be permanent, or even life threatening. You should call a Washington Personal Injury Attorney in the following cases:

• If you suffered broken bones
  
• If you received cuts so severe that you'll have a permanent or disfiguring scar
  
• If y our injuries prohibit you from participating in your favorite activities or prevent you from working.
  
• If your injuries caused you to be hospitalized
  
• If you received a traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury
  
• If your injuries necessitate long-term care or therapy
  
• If you lost a limb
  
• If an insurance company is not treating you fairly or trying to coerce you to settle your medical claim before your treatment is complete.

More questions? Then, call The Farber Law Group. We have more than 30 years experience in representing motor vehicle accident victims. With our help, you may recover compensation for the injuries you suffered, loss of wages and for pain and suffering.

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A 50-year-old woman was critically injured in a pedestrian accident on Friday when a car driven by a 29-year-old woman went off the road and hit her. The victim was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle for treatment of her injuries; Her condition is unknown.

The accident occurred around 4pm in the 12900 block of Eighth Avenue West according to the Seattle Post Intelligencer.

The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office is investigating the accident. It is not known whether the woman driving the Nissan pathfinder was under the influence, distracted by a cell phone or experienced a medical emergency.

This information was brought to you by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured and the families of those killed in Washington Pedestrian Accidents.

If this has happened to you, contact The Farber Law Group for a free case evaluation. With more than 30 years in the Pacific Northwest, we will insure your rights are protected and that you receive compensation for your loss.

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The Seattle Times reports that a 92-year-old woman, Rosemary MacCorkindale, died of her injuries after being hit by a vehicle while crossing a street in West Seattle. The pedestrian accident occurred on California Avenue Southwest near Southwest Dawson street around 1pm on Monday.

The Fire Department transported the woman to Harborview Medical Center where she died .

The vehicle that struck MacCorkindale was a Buck sedan driven by a 77-year-old woman. The driver has not been cited but the cause of the accident is under investigation.

This information was brought to you by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured and the families who have lost a loved one due to a pedestrian accident.

f you are seriously injured in a pedestrian or motor vehicle accident, or someone you know is injured or possibly even killed, call the personal injury attorneys at The Farber Law Group.

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The Seattle Post Intelligencer reports that a 59-year-old Burien woman was struck and killed by a SUV while she was walking on State Route 169 near 196th Avenue Southeast between Renton and Maple Valley around 9 pm on Saturday night.

The Washington State Highway Patrol said that the pedestrian was hit by a 52-year-old Lynnwood woman driving a 20067 Subaru Tribeca. The Patrol is investigating the accident.

This information was brought to you by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. At The Farber Law Group, we handle personal injury lawsuits that are the results of auto accidents and pedestrian accidents in Washington State every day.

If you are seriously injured in an accident, or someone you know has been seriously injured or possibly killed, contact The Farber Law Group. We will provide a free and confidential case evaluation.

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Pedestrian accidents seem like an epidemic with more than 100,000 pedestrians being injured every year and 5,999 being killed. Accident statistics tell us that it is the young and the old that are the most likely victims. In King County, nearly 25% of pedestrians hit by a car were severely injured or died and more than 38% suffered "incapacitating or evident injury," according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.

Whether you are a pedestrian or driving a car, safety of pedestrians should be paramount.

When I was in kindergarten, we were taught "Stop, Look and Listen" before we crossed the street. Spokane County Traffic Commission has put a new spin on that saying with their campaign, "Stop, Look and Wave." The "Wave" part of the saying really makes sense. Here's what Spokane County is promoting:

STOP

Driver -- at crosswalks, make sure you take both curbs into account. Stop behind the crosswalk line.

Pedestrian -- Be alert. Walk in marked crosswalks or at intersections of streets; don't jaywalk.

LOOK

Driver -- at interesections -- check for pedestrians and assume they are going to cross.

Pedestrian -- Check for traffic and don't assume drivers will see you

Adapted from "Stop Look Wave Cross Walk Guide" - Spokane County Traffic Safety Commission.

This information has been brought to you by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. If you are a loved one has been injured or killed in a pedestrian accident, you should contact a personal injury attorney with experience in representing accident victims. At The Farber Law Group, we have more than 30 years experience representing people with serious injuries due to being hit by a motor vehicle.

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The Seattle Times reports a driver of a Cadillac hit and killed a bicyclist this evening around 8:10 pm in Puyallup and then drove away. The bicyclist is said to be a man in his 50's. He could not be resuscitated and died at the accident scene.

Police are now looking for a late-model Cadillac with possible front-end damage and perhaps broken glass. Some onlookers described the driver as a white male in his 20s.

According to the report, the man had been driving erratically before he hit the bicyclist at the 2600 block of East Main.

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KOMONews.com reports that three people were seriously injured when a motorcyclist driven by a man and carrying a passenger, crashed into a pedestrian.

According to the report, the motorcycle accident occurred on Interurban Avenue near the I-5 overpass in Tukwila, Washington around 10 pm.

The motorcyclist and the pedestrian, a man, were taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle with critical injuries. The motorcycle passenger, a woman, was taken to Harborview with serious injuries.

Investigators are trying to determine the cause of the motorcycle accident.

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KOMO News.com reports that a teenage girl was hit by a car on Thursday afternoon in West Seattle. The pedestrian accident occurred around 2:45 when the high school student attempted to cross the street at an unmarked crosswalk. One vehicle stopped for her; another did not.

The report said that the girl was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Her condition is unknown.

In Washington State, pedestrians have the right of way and drivers must stop to allow pedestrians or bicyclists to cross the road within a marked or unmarked crosswalk. A legal crosswalk exists at every place where roads intersect and pedestrians have the right of way even if the crosswalk is not marked.

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The Farber Law Group, located in Bellevue, Washington represents people who have been seriously hurt in motor vehicle accidents including car accidents, truck accidents, pedestrian accidents, single or multiple truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, boating accidents and bicycle accidents throughout Western Washington and the Pacific Northwest.

People are often seriously injured in motor vehicle accidents and their injuries can include traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury and whiplash, broken limbs, severe lacerations and internal injuries.

In Washington State, there were 568 fatal car accidents in 2007. Mr. Farber is experienced in representing the families who have lost a loved one in a motor vehicle accident through the negligence of another person. While no amount money can compensate for the loss of a loved one, a successful wrongful death claim may help a family through a very difficult time, especially when they have lost the major wage earner.

With more than 30 years experience in Western Washington and throughout the Pacific Northwest, Mr. Farber represents cases in Bellevue, Kirkland, Seattle, Renton, Auburn, Spokane, Bothell, Federal Way, Tacoma, Arlington, Marysville, Puyallup, Tacoma and Bellingham. For out-of-state cases, Mr. Farber works with partner attorneys.

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Seattle's King5.com reports that a blind woman and her service dog were seriously injured after a car drifted out of its lane, struck another car and then the woman and dog who were on a sidewalk. The woman was taken to Harborview Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. Her dog was taken to an animal hospital.

The pedestrian accident occurred on Aurora Avenue in Seattle, Washington. While details are sketchy, it appears that the 31-year-old driver of the car suffered a "medical emergency"and lost control of the car.

National Transportation Statistics tell us that more than 100,000 pedestrians are injured and approximately 5,900 pedestrians are killed after being hit by cars each year. .

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King5.com reports that a 23-year-old man, Louis Stevens Junior, from Shelton, Washington was hit by a car and killed while he was walking on Highway 3, south of Shelton. Originally from Bremerton, he had recently moved to Mason County. The pedestrian accident occurred around 2am Friday morning.

According to the police, there were no witnesses to the accident. They believe Stevens was hit from behind while walking on or near the highway. They have arrested a 27-year-old man who they say is a suspect in the hit-and-run. Since the man drove off after the accident, he may be charged with felony hit-and-run.

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The Seattle Times reports that a 6-year-old girl was injured in a pedestrian accident after she was hit by a hit-and-run driver while she was walking in a crosswalk on Seward Park Avenue. Police are looking for a light blue, late 1980's Lincoln.

The little girl was thrown 20 feet into the air upon impact. Reports said that she was conscious after the accident and had lost several teeth. She was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle where she was in stable condition.

The accident occurred while a group of children were in a marked crosswalk, walking to Atlantic City Park on Lake Washington.

Police are asking that anyone having information about the hit-and-run driver should call them using 9-1-1. They believe that two men may have been in the car and they appeared to be in their late teens or early 20's.

This information was brought to you by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration there were 4,654 pedestrians killed in the United States last year. Statistically, young children and the elderly are more likely to be killed or injured in a pedestrian accident.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident, contact The Farber Law Group immediately. If you are unable to come to our office, we will come to you.

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has just released a statistical summary of traffic safety for the year 2007. According to the report, more than 41,000 Americans were killed in motor vehicle accidents in 2007 and more than 2.49 million people were injured.

The good news is that the number of fatal motor vehicle accidents has decreased by 10% in Washington State where there were 568 fatal motor vehicle accidents in 2007 compared with 633 accidents in 2006.

The bad news is that the number of motorcycle accident fatalities continues to rise. Motorcycle accident fatalities across the States account for 13% of the total fatalities and went up 17% over all.

Fatalities caused by a drunk driver decreased by 3.7% with 13,000 deaths attributed to someone driving under the influence.

The report notes that, in the United States, there were 4,654 pedestrians killed in 2007 and 698 bicyclists were killed.

Trucking accident fatalities remained about the same from the previous year.

Traffic injuries and death may be down because Americans are driving less with gas prices being so high. The concern is that, as more people ride bicycles and motorcycles to avoid high gas prices, accidents and fatalities in this group may continue to rise.

This information was brought to you by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent the victims of car, motorcycle, pedestrian and bicycle accidents. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or a loved one has been killed in an accident due to the negligence of another person, you should contact a personal injury attorney to insure your rights are preserved. With our help, you may be able to recover compensation for your injuries including pain and suffering.

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The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports that two residents of Longview, Washington were hit and killed in a pedestrian accident while walking in Pacific City, Oregon on Saturday. The driver of the car that hit them died after his vehicle plunged into the Nestucca River. His passenger managed to escape the car after it went into the river.

Killed in the accident were Zachary Waddle, 25, and Libby Davis, 26, both of Longview. The pair were staying at the Riverview Lodge located on the Nestucca River. The two were walking or standing on Resort drive when they were struck.

The driver of the car was James Hernandez, 22, of Hebo, Oregon and he was found still buckled into the driver's seat of his vehicle. His passenger, Charles Green, 22, also of Hebo, was able to escape the vehicle after it plunged into the river and he was found on the road and was taken to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital. His condition is unknown.

According to the report, speed and alcohol contributed to the crash.

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The Seattle Times reports that a tourist was killed and five people were injured when a pedicab ran a red light and collided with van in Belltown. Peter Dzioba, 60, of Watertown, Connecticut was killed in the accident. His wife, Mary Dzioba, was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle where she listed in satisfactory condition. The pedicab driver, a 23-year-old Seattle man was also listed in satisfactory condition.

The Dzioba's were visiting Seattle to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary and were scheduled to take an Alaskan cruise.

The accident occurred in the Belltown section of Seattle on Cedar Street between First and Western. This area of Seattle has a steep grade. According to the report, the pedicab may have ran a red light and hit a scooter and then crashed into a minivan. Peter Dzioba was crushed under the van and was pronounced dead at the scene.

A pedicab is a tricycle with a rear seat for passengers. They are not regulated in Seattle. This is the first pedicab related death in the area. The pedicab involved in the accident is owned by Cascadia Cabs. The owner of the company, Ryan Hashagen, owns a fleet of 46 cabs and operates them in cities from Eugene, Oregon to Vancouver, B.C. The 17 that are operated in Seattle mostly traverse a route along the waterfront and around Seattle Center and the Sodo district.

The cause of the accident is being investigated. Speculation on the cause is that the brakes on the pedicab failed or that they were not designed for the load it was carrying on such a steep grade.

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The Seattle Times reports that a 15-year-old boy was hit and killed instantly by an Amtrak train at a pedestrian crossing in Centralia. The boy was riding his bicycle along with another boy on Saturday afternoon around 4:30 pm when the train accident happened. The other boy was following and was not injured. The accident occurred in the 600 block of South Tower Avenue.

The Amtrak train was traveling from Portland to Bellingham. The train was delayed for about 90 minutes after the accident. The Seattle Times article said that Centralia police are investigating.

This is the second time that the Bellingham-Portland Amtrak has hit and killed a bicyclist in the past two months and one of more than a dozen pedestrians killed by a train in Washington State this year. Read Bellingham to Portland Amtrak train kills female cyclist.

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Seattle's King5TV.com is showing a sensational video of a bicyclist on the hood of a car. The video, which was taken with a cell phone, shows a car driving at high speeds with a bicyclist holding on for dear life on the hood of the car. View the video.

The road rage incident happened on at the intersection of SE 58th Avenue and SE Washington Street in Portland, Oregon. The bicyclist, Jason Rehnberg, 37, yelled at a driver of a car to slow down. The driver, James Millican 21, became enraged and tried to hit the bicyclist with his car. After running over the bicycle, he tried to run over Rehnberg and two witnesses who were copying down his license plate number. Rehberg ended up on the hood of Millican's car and held on to the windshield wiper blades as the car careened around the neighborhood. Rehnberg was able to dismount at 60th Avenue.

Millican was arrested and is being charged with attempted assault, kidnapping, second degree attempted assault, driving under the influence of intoxicants, criminal mischief and reckless driving according to King5TV.com.

Rehnberg was not injured in the incident.

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The Tacoma News Tribune reports that Pierce County prosecutors have filed vehicular homicide charges against Anthony Paul Cisco, 40, for the hit-and-run death of pedestrian Rebecca Ann Wilkie-Moore. Wilkie-Moore was killed as she walked home for lunch along Purdy Drive Northwest in Tacoma, Washington on Friday afternoon. Witnesses said that Cisco was driving erratically when he hit Wilkie-Moore. He stopped for a moment after he hit her and then sped off. A witness, Andy Schroeder, 25 , of Port Orchard helped police by following the Mazda that Cisco was driving and calling 911.

Wilkie-Moore as a newspaper carrier for The News Tribute and had worked for the paper for more than 10 years reported her supervisor, Bob Cowan. She was the mother of two.

When Cisco was arrested he appeared intoxicated and appeared to be "groggy and sleepy, " reports The News Tribune. Cisco has had a checkered past. He has an extensive criminal record including 11 felony convictions since 1985. His last conviction was in Pierce Country for heroin position.

A driver can be charged with vehicular homicide (RCW 46.61.520) in Washington State if a person dies as a result of negligent operation of a vehicle and the driver was driving recklessly, driving under the influence or driving without consideration for the safety of others.

When a driver is charged with vehicular homicide, the family of the person killed can bring a suit for wrongful death as well.

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Seattle's KOMO News.com reports that a 77-year-old Port Angeles woman, Maria Sands, accidentally backed up through the glass wall of the Fairmount Italian Restaurant, injuring three people seated at a restaurant table in an unfortunate pedestrian accident.

According to the report, Elisabeth Nicole Hagerman, 19, was taken to Olympic Medical Center in Port Angeles with internal bleeding and a broken arm. Her mother, Huberta Meadows 42, was treated and discharged from Olympic Medical Center. Juana Argyronpoulous, 50, was also treated and discharged.

Police are investigating the cause of the accident. The driver has no idea why she could not stop her car. She traveled a distance of over 200 feet when she ran through the restaurant window and into the diners.

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The Tacoma News Tribune reports that a female pedestrian, who was crossing in the middle of the 600 block of St. Helens, last night around 6:30pm was hit by a driver who then kept on driving. The woman, appeared to be in "pretty bad shape" after the pedestrian accident according to Mark Fulghum a police spokesman. Her condition is unknown at this time.

Police are asking that anyone with information about the driver of a boxy blue SUV who might have been involved in an accident, to contact them at 911 or call 253-798-4721.

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The Seattle Post Intelligencer reports that a woman and a teenage companion were hit by a pickup truck while walking on a sidewalk in the 3300 block of 164th Street of Lynnwood, Washington . In this pedestrian accident, the unidentified woman suffered fatal injuries and her 16-year-old companion was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle with "non life-threatening injuries."

The accident occurred around 11:10 pm when a Ford pickup truck swerved off the road and onto the sidewalk, hitting the two pedestrians. The truck then rolled over. The driver of the truck was a 32-year-old Snohomish man and his passenger was a 26-year-old woman. They were both taken for treatment at Harborview.

Police are currently investigating the cause of accident said Capt. Kevin Prentiss of the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office. It is not known whether alcohol or drugs were involved.

Drivers who are involved in an accident that involves the death of a victim can be charged with vehicular homicide if it is determined they were under the influence of alcohol or drugs or if they were driving recklessly. In addition, the family of the victim may sue for damages under wrongful death.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or a loved one killed as a result of a car accident or pedestrian accident, you should contact the Bellevue Personal Injury Attorneys at The Farber Law Group. We have more than 30 years experience in representing people for serious personal injuries and wrongful death.

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Two pedestrians were critically hurt by a speeding car while walking in Pt. Defiance Park in Tacoma. KOMO TV news and the Tacoma police report that an 18-year-old driver was speeding through the park on a winding road at 50-70 mph when he lost control of his vehicle, veered off the road and hit a man and a woman. The vehicle then rolled over. The posted speed limit is 20 mph.

The unidentified woman is in critical condition at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Her companion is in critical condition at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma.

This information was brought to you by Washington Injury Attorney, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent car accident victims and pedestrian accident victims in Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, Everett and Kent. We have more than 30 years experience in representing car accident victims with serious personal injuries.

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In the second pedestrian vs. train accident of this type within the past few weeks (see previous posting), a 50-year-old Renton, Washington man was killed by an Amtrak train while he was talking on his cell phone. KOMO TV reports that the accident occurred in Auburn near the Emerald Downs race track around noon. Apparently, the man did not hear the train's horn because of his phone conversation.

Angie Rodriguez (age 17) was killed about two weeks ago by an Amtrak train as she talked on her cell phone while walking near train tracks in Kent.

This information was brought to you by the Washington Injury Attorney Blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent accident victims and their families. Contact us today if you or a family member has suffered a serious personal injury or wrongful death due to the negligence of another. We will provide you with a free case consultation.

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The Seattle Times reports that Chase Anderson of Bellevue, Washington was killed while skateboarding near the University of Washington. Anderson apparently left his studies around 1:30 am in the University District to grab a bite to eat. Traveling westbound on 45th, he ran into the side of an articulated bus at University Way and fell under a wheel. He was pronounced dead at the scene after "suffering crushing head injuries," reports the medical examiner's office. The bus had a green light at the time.

Anderson was a freshman at the University of Washington where he was on the Dean's List and a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. He graduated from Bellevue High School in 2007 where he was a leading member of their basketball team. Bellevue High School will hold a candlelit vigil for Anderson in their football stadium tonight at 8:30 pm.

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A 17-year-old girl from Kent, Washington was hit by an Amtrak train today as she walked across the tracks near James Street reported KiroTV.com. There was no crossing signal or barrier on that portion of the tracks.

The girl, who appeared to be talking on a cell phone while she walked, apparently did not notice the oncoming train.

The King County Medical Examiner is conducting an investigation. The name of the girl has not yet been released.

This information was brought to you by the Washington Injury Attorney Blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent accident victims and their families. Contact us today if you or a family member has suffered a serious personal injury or wrongful death due to the negligence of another. We will provide you with a free case consultation.

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KOMO TV reports that Lakewood, Washington police are looking for a 2006 silver Scion which they believe was involved in a hit-and-run accident in the 7400 block of Lakewood Drive on Friday evening around 5:15 pm. Dave Guttu, a police spokesman, said that a 39-year-old-woman was hit and suffered serious injuries by a driver who ran a red light. The injured woman was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital in Tacoma where she is being treated for internal injuries.

Every year, 1,000 people are killed and around 90,000 injured by aggressive drivers who run red lights according to The National Campaign to Stop Red Light Running.

If your or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed by a driver who ran a red light, you are entitled to compensation for your damages, including pain and suffering. The Farber Law Group has 30 years experience in representing personal injury victims with serious injuries. Contact us today for a free case consultation.

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The City of Bellevue, Washington, is installing red light cameras at some key intersections to catch aggressive drivers who are running red lights. The Seattle Times reports that the cameras will be installed within the next six months at up to six busy intersections. The City of Bellevue also plans to place speed cameras to catch speeding drivers near three elementary schools.

Every day, aggressive drivers run red lights, endangering the lives of motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, approximately 1,000 people are killed and 90,000 are injured every year by motorists running red lights. The problem seems to be increasing at an alarming rate.

Motorists who run red lights usually site the reason as "being in a hurry." A study done by the California Board of Audits show that the red light cameras reduce the number of crashes. The National Campaign to Stop Red Light Running sites a Charlotte, North Carolina red light camera program for cutting the number of car crashes in the city by 10%.

In Washington State, RCW 46.61.050 -- Obedience to and required traffic control devices, is the code that is relevant to running a red light.

If you or loved one is seriously injured or killed by a driver running a red light, then that person is responsible for your damages, including pain and suffering, because of their negligence. Contact The Farber Law Group so that your rights are protected. Contact us today for a free case consultation.

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The Washington Department of Labor and Industries and the Washington State Patrol is investigating the death of a construction worker who was hit and killed by a construction vehicle while working on a Highway 304 in Bremerton, Washington. The Kitsap Sun reported that Ricky C. Schaff was hit and killed by a Ford water tank trunk when it was backing up. Washington State Patrol Lt. Ken Noland said the backup alarm was sounding at the time.

Both Schaaf and the 26-year-old driver of the water tank truck were employees of Ceccanti Inc., the contractor on the project. Bremerton Mary Cary Bozeman called the accident a "tragedy."

State troopers said that the driver of the truck voluntarily submitted to a blood test but it did not seem that he was impaired at the time of the accident.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics, in 2006, 87 Washington State workers were killed on the job.


Workplace injuries and deaths involve worker's compensation. In addition, a worker's family may be entitled to compensation from 3rd parties if it is found that negligence on their part contributed to a death or serious injury. Click here for a useful list of Construction Accident Resources.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed as a result of a construction accident, you should retain an attorney experienced in personal injury. At The Farber Law Group, our lawyers are familiar with worker's compensation laws and laws regarding 3rd parties. While money cannot fully compensate for a serious and debilitating injury or the loss of a loved one, compensation for medical expenses, lost earnings can help insure a stable future for you and your family. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.

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Bellevue, Washington city officials have been warned in a series of e-mails about a speeding problem along Main Street between 140th Avenue Northeast and 156th Avenue Northeast. The Seattle Times reporter Charles Brown reported that Jim Cox a long time resident of East Bellevue has tradied e-mails with Bellevue for more than a year. Cox says often cars exceed the 25mph speed limit. Bellevue city officials says that speeding is a problem in that stretch of road and that they have given 400 tickets in one 12-month period and 600 in another 12-month period. The section of road where the speeding is occurring is in the vicinity of Sammamish High School.

Cox has suggested that the City of Bellevue needs to install overhead signs above crosswalks and signs in the median to alert drivers. Charles Bush, an aide in the city manager's office, wrote, "Let me assure you we are in the process of making improvements but that there are challenges faced by our engineering staff that have impacted the schedule for accomplishing the improvements."

The City of Bellevue says they are not ignoring Cox's warnings about the speeding drivers.

Every year, 100,000 pedestrians are injured and approximately 5,900 pedestrians are killed by drivers of cars. Young children and the elderly are often the victims of a pedestrian accident.

If you or a loved one was a pedestrian and was injured in an accident, contact The Farber Law Group immediately.

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A 21-year-old pedestrian was hit on Interstate 405 in Bellevue, Washington at the intersection of the Southeast Eighth Street exit reported Brad Wong for The Seattle Post Intelligencer. The accident, which occurred, in the early morning hours occurred after the Bellevue man crossed barriers and walked into traffic where he was hit by a semi-truck. It appears that the man left his vehicle after it had spun out of control and was trying to leave the freeway.

The State Patrol does not know whether the pedestrian was under the influence of drugs or alcohol when he was hit.

Last year, according to the National Safety Council, more than 5,900 pedestrians were killed by cars.

While it does not appear that the driver of the semi-truck in this case was negligent, if you or a loved one is seriously injured in an accident, contact The Farber Law Group immediately.

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