Grants Pass Woman Injured in Collision with Drunk Driver

Date: September 8, 2011
Location: 2900 Block, Williams Highway, Grants Pass
Names: Thelma Williams, Raymond Webb

A Grants Pass woman suffered potentially life-threatening injuries in a head-on collision on Williams Highway Thursday morning, and investigators are looking at the possibility that the driver of the other car was under the influence of intoxicants at the time of the crash.

Thelma Williams, 64, of Grants Pass, was southbound in the slow lane on Williams Highway, near the 1900 block, at around 9 a.m. Grants Pass Department of Public Safety spokesman Cpl. Todd Moran said a car being driven northbound by Raymond Webb, 25, of Huntington Beach, CA, drifted across the center median and struck Williams’ car head on. Emergency responders who called to the scene found Williams had suffered serious injuries. They transported her to Three Rivers Community Hospital initially, and she was later flown to Oregon Health and Science University. Officials there have described her injuries as potentially life-threatening.

Webb was also taken to Three Rivers with what were described as moderate, non-life threatening injuries. Cpl. Moran says police are investigating whether or not Webb was under the influence at the time the accident occurred.

We extend our best wishes for a full recovery to both Williams and Webb at this distressing time.

In the wake of a tragedy like this, each person must deal with it in whatever way works best for them. We would never try to talk someone into taking legal action. It is an individual decision that can only be made by the family. When a driver under the influence of intoxicants causes an injury accident in Oregon, there is a possibility of suing the people responsible. Sometimes this even includes suing the bar that served the intoxicated person alcohol until they were impaired. This is called a Dram Shop Notice. We encourage people to educate themselves on the law of driving under the influence in Oregon, and we provide free information to help you settle your lawsuit without an attorney. But when a driver under the influence is involved, the law becomes very tricky, and you should contact an experienced Oregon injury attorney.