After spending the last several years helping those injured in Seattle auto accidents I have been forced to realize how often fatal auto accidents occur in the United States and how numb society has become to these horrible car accidents. Legislation has been implemented to force drivers into making better decisions regarding drugs, alcohol and excessive speed and vehicle manufacturers are always increasing safety features but still fatal auto accidents haunt our roadways.

A fatal Oak Harbor auto accident left three dead and three more injured. The auto accident occurred around 9 p.m. on Friday, September 3rd near Oak Harbor on Highway 20. Jordyn Weichert, a 21-year-old from Oak Harbor, was driving north on Highway 20 when his 1994 Chevrolet Blazer crossed the center line. When the car crossed the center into oncoming traffic the Blazer hit a Subaru Outback in a head-on collision killing three people.

The driver of the outback, Brian Wood, a 33-year-old from Vancouver B.C. was pronounced dead on the scene along with Jacob Quistork (25) and Frances Malloy (26) who were passengers in the Blazer. Erin Wood, Brian woods 31-year-old wife and passenger in the Outback was transported to Harborview Medical Center along with Samantha Bowling, 22 who was the front-street passenger in the Blazer.

Jordyn Weichert, driver of the Chevrolet Blazer, was taken to Whidbey General Hospital for his injuries.

Investigation into the accident is ongoing and it is believed the driver and passengers in the Blazer were on drugs at the time of the accident. Reportedly, Weichert passed the steering wheel to her passenger Bowling in order to take off her sweater at the time of the accident. Both Weichert and Bowling may face vehicular homicide charges.

Erin Wood is 7 months pregnant and expecting her first child in November. A memorial fund has been set up in Brian Wood’s name with proceeds to go to his wife and unborn child. Contributions can be made to the fund at any North Shore Credit Union or online through paypal.

It is always difficult to learn of lives lost in auto accidents. The last thing you want to worry about in these situations is legal issues. In an attempt to provide you with much deserved help and assistance, I have co-authored a book with attorney Patrick J. Kang which is a guide for families of Washington wrongful death victims.  The book is called, In Case of Death: Straight Talk on Washington Wrongful Death, and is available at no charge to Washington residents by clicking on the preceding link.

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