The Seattle Times is reporting that a couple from Sunnyside and their 8-year-old nephew were killed in a car accident early Sunday. The accident happened early Sunday morning on Interstate 182 in Richland. The Washington State Patrol Says that the driver, 32-year-old Joel Barajas, was on his phone moments before the family’s SUV swerved off the highway and rolled seven times. Joel Barajas, his wife Bertha Barajas and their 8-year-old nephew, Christian Valdez, were all pronounced dead at the scene. The couple’s three children were also in the vehicle. An 8-year-old girl and 10-year-old boy suffered various injuries and were transported to a local hospital. The couple’s 2-year-old son was unhurt in the accident.

Being involved in a car accident or having a loved one killed can be an unfortunate event. According to the Washington State Department of Transportation, in 2009 there were a total of 239,857 persons involved in traffic accidents resulting in the deaths of 492 people state wide.

At Premier Law Group, we understand that figuring out what to do after you have been in a car accident can be very confusing, and are here to help you through the process. We are aggressive Seattle personal injury attorneys with years of experience in successfully representing people who have been injured due to someone else’s negligence. We have won millions of dollars for our past clients and we will do whatever we can to help you recover the maximum possible compensation. If you have been injured in a traffic accident and someone else was to blame, call us today at (206) 285-1743 for a free consultation and case evaluation.