The Washington State Patrol reported, a 2005 Honda Civic driven by Garrett M. Felt of Orting was driving in the wrong direction on I-5, when he slammed head-on into a tractor trailer hauling 59,000 pounds of cargo. Responding emergency crews pronounced Felt dead at the scene; he was not wearing a seat belt.

A 60-year-old Roy man was driving the semi during the collision. He managed to escape injury during the wreck. The State Patrol stated the semi truck driver “could not do anything to avoid being struck head-on by Felt.”

The Washington State Patrol started to receive calls about a wrong-way driver beginning at South Street on I-5. Felt apparently almost hit numerous other vehicles traveling on the interstate, which included a state trooper who was trying to tell him he was headed the wrong direction. Felt managed to drive six miles in the wrong direction before colliding with the tractor-trailer. The State Patrol is currently trying to determine if drugs or alcohol was involved. A full investigation is currently underway.

If you have been injured in a Lynnwood truck accident contact Washington Truck Accident Lawyer Rob Kornfeld.

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A. Remain in the truck if you feel dizzy or feel any pain. Do your best to remain calm, and avoid changing positions. Pain in the neck or back can indicate a serious injury that could be made worse by climbing out of the truck. It is far better to wait for and ambulance or EMT than to end up crippled for life. No insurance claim is going to give your mobility back.

If your airbag deployed, there may be some haze in the cab, but there is no need to get out of the truck hastily unless you see fire or smell smoke. If the truck isn’t a safe place to be, then do what you have to do. Get out, and get as far away from any traffic as possible.

Q. What is the first thing I should do if I am in a truck accident?

A. First, if you or anyone else is injured, call 911. Give as many details as to your location as you can. Then call the police. While you are waiting, get as much information as possible, including name and contact information of the truck driver, license plate number, and contact information of passengers and eyewitnesses to the accident. Be sure to get insurance information.

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