Bremerton, Washington – Two People Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash on Kitsap Way

Bremerton, Washington (March 23, 2020) – Two people were injured in a hit and run collision near the 3800 block of Kitsap Way on Monday. According to the article from the Kitsap Sun, one person sustained internal injuries that required surgery, and another person sustained a concussion and whiplash. The causing driver, 29 year-old Jacob Patrick Rose from Bremerton, fled the scene but later returned to the site of the crash and was arrested.

According to witness reports, a white box truck with California license plates allegedly driven by Rose struck a car that had been stopped by traffic, pushing it into two other vehicles. Rose left the scene but returned at 4:21 p.m., where he was evaluated by a Bremerton police officer who believed that Rose showed signs of being under the influence. Rose has been charged by the Kitsap County Superior Court with two counts of vehicular assault and hit and run injury on Tuesday. The crash caused Kitsap Way to be blocked while investigation was going on.

About Vehicle Accidents

According to 2016 data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 29 people die everyday from vehicle accidents involving an alcohol-impaired driver, which translates to a death every 50 minutes. Additionally, 2016 data also points to 28% of all traffic-related deaths in America. Driving under influence covers not only alcohol-impaired drivers, but also those under the influence of other substances. Drugs other than alcohol accounted for 16% of vehicle crashes in 2015 data. Marijuana use in particular is rising, with 13% of nighttime weekends drivers being found with marijuana in their system. Whether impaired by alcohol, narcotics, or any other substances, the dangers of driving under influence should be clear. Driving is an activity that requires awareness at all times and following street regulations as much as possible. Being under the influence of other substances brings down road awareness, as well as closing down reflex skills and attention.

We urge everyone to be in a stable health condition before going behind the wheel. Any condition that can cause impairments on your judgement puts many people at risk, which goes not only for drivers but pedestrians as well. Aside from the obvious dangers of drunk driving, it would also help to identify busy roads and try to avoid being in their proximity to minimize any risk of a vehicle accident. Any mistake can lead to injuries and damage not only to your person, but on other people as well. Our sympathies and compassion for anyone who was caught up in a vehicle accident due to intoxicated drivers.

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