Bellevue, Washington – Driver Rescued From Car Crash at Southeast 8th Street and Bellevue Way Southeast

Bellevue, Washington (February 28, 2020) – A car crash occurred at the intersection of Southeast 8th Street and Bellevue Way Southeast, resulting in in the driver getting trapped. According to the article from News Maven, crews from the Bellevue Fire Department rescued the driver, and he was later taken to an area hospital with minor injuries. No other injuries were reported in the incident.

The crash occurred just before midnight, in front of the Bellevue Fire Station 1. Fire crews found the heavily damaged car off the roadway and upgraded the call to a rescue response to bring in additional resources to aid in the operation. The cause and circumstances of the crash were not reported.

About Vehicle Accidents

In 2017, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)  have reported a total of 120, 993 car accidents. Of those accidents, 525 were fatal and 34, 311 were possible or suspected of injuries. There are several types of collision that may happen, such as side collision, rollover collision, and head-on collision. Of the types of car accidents, head-on collisions are considered the most dangerous due to the circumstances – two cars are heading towards each other, with a great amount of force being experienced by all parties when the impact happens. While only 2% of car accidents are head-on collisions, they account for more than 10% of car-accident related injuries. These injuries are quite dangerous as most of them are head, spine or neck-related, including spinal injuries, brain injuries, paralysis, broken bones, and whiplash. Similarly, victims of side collisions and rollover collisions also suffer may also suffer head and neck injuries, though the risk is lower in these types of collisions. In rollover collisions, the car will come to rest on its side or roof, resulting in a dangerous situation which passengers might need to be extricated from. In side collisions, the greatest risk comes to the passenger on the particular side that received the impact. No matter the type of accident, all crashes are bound to cause a dreadful situation for all involved.

We urge all drivers to be careful while behind the wheel. When in a location where hazards such as poor illumination, rough roads or construction materials are present, be especially cautious. By doing this, we can ensure our safety as well as the safety of others in the nearby area.

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