1 Killed, 4 Injured in Spokane County Car Accident
The Spokane County Sheriff's Department reached the crash near where E. Hawthorne Road meets E. Parksmith Drive at 9:40 p.m. on October 31.
Candice BondFive people were killed or injured in a two-vehicle car crash near where E. Hawthorne Road meets E. Parksmith Drive in Spokane County on October 31, according to the Spokane County Sheriff's Department.
How the Collision Near Hawthorne Road Unfolded
The sheriff's department arrived at the scene at 9:40 p.m. A blue Honda Civic was traveling east on Hawthorne Road, and a yellow Mitsubishi Eclipse was traveling west on Parksmith Drive. Witnesses told officials the Mitsubishi was going very fast and overtook another car heading west. The two vehicles collided head-on.
A teenager in the Honda was pronounced dead at the scene. The two adults riding with the teen suffered serious injuries and were taken to a hospital. Two adults in the Mitsubishi were also injured and sent to a local hospital.
What the Sheriff's Department Is Still Investigating
Officials said they suspect the driver of the Mitsubishi was impaired, and they said the investigation is still ongoing. No names have been released for the people involved, and no charges have been announced.
Blood test results from a state lab can take weeks, so charges sometimes come well after a crash.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Lost someone in a crash like this?
Here is what families in Washington usually need, in the order it comes up.
Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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