Washington Car Accident Lawyers: Spokane Police Search For 3 Car Hit-and-Run Suspect

There are bad decisions made every day by seemingly rational people. Some of the decisions stem from immaturity, others from sheer fear. But allegedly causing an injury car accident with car full of people who know who you are and then running from the scene may not have been the best decision a Montana man had made up to this point in his life.

The hit-and-run accident happened at around 9:45 pm at the intersection of Boone Avenue and Washington Street.

Witnesses said that two SUV’s headed northbound were stopped at a red light at Boone Ave. and Washington St. That’s when a car driven by Rick Smallsalmon, 32, of Montana, slammed into one SUV, which caused them to bump into the other SUV sitting next to it.

The car then continued through the intersection, finally stopping in the southbound lanes. Police say that Smallsalmon then jumped out and bolted from the scene, which contained four passengers.

All of them remained on scene and 2 were transported to the hospital with personal injuries. The passengers said that they had only known him for about a week and a half and described him as having long, braided hair and wearing a white tank top with black shorts at the time of the crash.

The SUVs sustained damage, but the car he was driving was completely totaled.

Police say the suspect is facing a felony hit-and-run charge because people were injured in the accident.

These are extremely serious charges and since the crime is a felony then there aren’t a whole lot of places the gentleman can run to. If it is determined that there was also drugs or alcohol involved then the man could be facing real jail time.

If you or someone you know have been killed or injured in a car accident it is imperative that you find legal council that can walk you through the insurance and litigation process. Call Phillips Webster for a consultation.

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