A woman in Western Washington recently passed away early in the morning in an accident that occurred on Post Falls. Shortly before midnight, a sedan left the road on Post Fall's Interstate 90 and traveled down an embankment. The vehicle came to a stop at an interchange, the Idaho State Patrol reports. 

The vehicle was driven by a 23-year-old woman from Washington whose seat belt was not secured at the time of the accident. The Idaho State Police worked in conjunction with the King County Sheriff's Office to notify the deceased woman's family. Additional details about the crash remain under investigation.

Many people think that other drivers are the biggest danger on the road. Statistics suggest that more than 50% of accidents involve only one vehicle. Additionally, single-vehicle crashes can result in devastating consequences. The crash mentioned above is just one grim example. 

Lowering the Risk of Single-Vehicle Accidents

Single-vehicle accidents occur in countless ways, but fortunately, you can take some helpful steps to avoid ending up in these accidents. Some helpful safety precautions that you should take include the following: 

• Never drive while tired. Driving while you are tired is never a good idea. This type of driving pattern can cause you to lose consciousness and end up crashing your vehicle into an obstacle like road signs, trees, or other vehicles.
• Never drive while impaired. Under no circumstances should you combine alcohol or drugs and driving. Using either type of substance makes it much less safe to operate a motor vehicle. 
• Do not drive while distracted. Common driving distractions include texting, eating, grooming, putting on clothing, fiddling with the radio or GOS, and talking to passengers in a vehicle. Each of these distractions can increase the chances that you end up in an accident. Do your best to eliminate as many distractions as you can when you are behind the wheel.
• Stay observant of weather conditions. The weather in Spokane can change suddenly from clear skies to rain. You should always remain observant of the weather conditions because these can create dangers on the roadways. Whenever possible, pick a safe time to head out on the road.
• Remain observant of wild animals. Spokane is full of wild animals, including raccoons, opossums, skunks, moles, groundhogs, foxes, coyotes, snakes, deer, feral pigs, and even alligators. When traveling in Spokane, remain watchful of a diverse array of wild animals. Many of these animals can unexpectedly dart out in front of you on the road. As seasons change and we begin winter, remain particularly alert for animals in the road as you drive.

Speak With a Compassionate Accident Attorney

Even if a lone vehicle was involved in a crash, this does not mean that there are no other parties to blame. If you or a loved one was involved in a devastating single-vehicle accident, you should not hesitate to speak with an experienced accident attorney in Spokane. Contact West Law Office today.