Driving And Throwing Cans At Highway Signs Do Not Mix

By KOMO Staff & News Services

Summary

Four people were seriously injured when the teen driver threw a pop can at a DOT sign, then lost control of the car and crashed.

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Story Published: Jun 17, 2005 at 9:35 AM PST

Story Updated: Aug 31, 2006 at 12:58 AM PST

OLYMPIA - Next time, just recycle the darn thing.

The Washington State Patrol says an 18-year-old threw a pop can at a Department of Transportation sign, then lost control of his vehicle and drove off the road in a Thurston County accident.

Three passengers and the driver were seriously injured in the collision Thursday afternoon.

The Patrol says several people were not wearing seat belts and that contributed to the seriousness of their injuries.

They do not believe alcohol or drugs were a factor in the accident.

The State Patrol is recommending three counts of vehicular assault against Thomas E. Espey Jr. of Tenino.