May 13, 2010 in City

Two injured in Valley rollover accident

From Staff Reports
 

Two people were hospitalized after a rollover accident Wednesday in Spokane Valley that authorities said was caused by equipment failure.

Both victims were ejected; Washington State Patrol said neither was wearing a seat belt.

Deborah A. McKinney, 48, was westbound about noon on Trent Avenue toward Pines Road when the rear of her 1991 Ford Explorer detached, including the axle, rolling the SUV, according to a news release.

McKinney and passenger Timothy L. Stearns, 45, were transported to Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center. McKinney was in satisfactory condition Wednesday night; Stearns was in serious condition, according to a nursing supervisor.

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  • remymartin on May 13 at 8:55 a.m.

    Wish these two persons the best in recovering from this accident. It’s odd, however, that Ford seems to always get a pass when it comes to faulty equipment. Toyota, deservedly, got stomped on a little for their problems, but Ford needs to take some heat for their problems, as well. The Ford Explorer got off pretty easy back with the tire problem, and yet there was no CEO from Ford apologizing to the world. These crappy vehicles are still causing problems.

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