Spangle, Washington – One Person Killed in Truck Collision at Highway 195

Spangle, Washington  (March 28, 2020) – One person was killed in a collision involving a pickup truck and a semi truck on Highway 195 south of Spangle. According to the article from The Spokesman-Review, 32 year-old Shane M. Remp from Spangle died at the scene. It is not yet known if he was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. The other driver, 48 year-old Joseph E. Reid from Spokane Valley, was reported to have been wearing a seat belt and was not mentioned to be injured.

According to information from the Washington State Patrol, on early Saturday morning a Chevy Silverado being driven by Remp crossed the center line, colliding head-on with Reid’s tractor-trailer. Remp’s pickup truck came to rest in a ditch on the side of the highway. The incident caused all lanes of the highway to be blocked around 2 a.m. while the Washington State Patrol was investigating the crash. The cause of the crash has not yet been reported, and it is unknown if drugs or alcohol are involved.

About Vehicle Accidents

We offer our sympathies and compassion to the friends and loved ones of the victim. Unfortunately, this is not the only time an accident has resulted in a fatality. Unfortunately this is not the only time a truck accident has resulted in a fatality. The state of Washington’s  2015 Annual Collision Data Summary reported that 6,091 commercial vehicle or heavy trucks were involved in collisions in 2015. These crashes included 38 fatal collisions, 85 serious injury collisions, 1,352 minor injury collisions, 4,565 property damage collisions, and 51 unknown injury collisions. There are several types of collision that may happen, such as side collision, rollover collision, and head-on collision. Of the types of vehicle 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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