39-Year-Old Man Injured in Pedestrian Collision near Mile Post 7

KITTITAS COUNTY, WA (December 23, 2024) – Sunday, Nirmal Singh was hurt and Josefina Martinez-Chavez was involved in a crash on Interstate 82.

The incident happened on the eastbound shoulder of Interstate 82 near milepost 7 at approximately 6:15 p.m., on December 15th.

Washington State Patrol officers determined that 37-year-old Martinez-Chavez was trying to avoid a collision and went onto the shoulder. There, the vehicle struck a pedestrian who was walking in the area.

Responding paramedics transported 39-year-old Nirmal Singh to Kittitas Valley Healthcare for further treatment.

Emergency personnel shut down the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup operations.

Following preliminary duties, investigators determined that speed played a role in the collision. However, impairment was ruled out as a potential factor.

Currently, authorities are actively seeking more information through their ongoing investigation. Once available, more details will be provided about the fatal pedestrian collision near mile post 7.

Failure to yield the right of way to pedestrians at intersections and crosswalks often leads to pedestrian accidents. Yielding to pedestrians and exercising caution when turning or crossing intersections can prevent collisions.

Losing a loved one in a hit-and-run pedestrian accident can come with a heavy burden. Do not settle for the circumstances that come from someone’s negligence. Turn to the qualified and determined personal injury and wrongful death attorneys at Sweet James. Call our offices at 1-844-363-7713 to know more about how we can help you.