Karly A. Brooks Injured in Toledo Motorcycle Accident
The collision occurred when a vehicle failed to yield the right of way to a motorcycle
Karly A. Brooks, 23, of Toledo, was injured Saturday when a motorcycle struck the vehicle she was riding in on State Route 505 east of Toledo, according to the Washington State Patrol.
Emergency crews responded to the scene around 3:27 p.m. on May 9. The motorcycle, a 2014 Harley-Davidson, was heading northbound on Route 505 when it collided with a 2013 Toyota Venza that had attempted to cross the highway from Templeton Road to Schmidt Road.
Brooks was a passenger in the Toyota Venza. She was taken to Providence Centralia Hospital for treatment. The driver of the Venza, the other driver, 23, also of Toledo, was also hospitalized. The motorcyclist, Malcolm J. McDonald, 52, of Hoquiam, was also taken to Providence Centralia Hospital.
Troopers said Brooks and the other driver were wearing seat belts at the time of the crash. McDonald was reportedly wearing a federally compliant helmet.
The Washington State Patrol is investigating the crash. the other driver faces a charge of second-degree negligent driving. Investigators listed the cause as a failure to yield the right of way. No drugs or alcohol were involved in the collision, according to WSP.
National Legal Analyst Stefano Formica, Of Counsel at Bond Legal, noted that "An attorney can protect victims from large insurance companies and their team of lawyers while diligently examining the facts of an accident. An attorney will vigorously advocate for a family who has lost a loved one, ensuring that their legal rights are protected."
Washington personal injury framework
Washington follows a pure comparative fault system. The statute of limitations is 3 years.
Damages include economic and non-economic losses.