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Star Football Player Who Fell Asleep at the Wheel Seriously Injured in Car Accident

The Seattle Times reported that, over the weekend, Cory Mackay, a 6-foot-4, 257-pound defensive end who had just completed his freshman year at Washington State University, was seriously injured in a one-vehicle accident after he apparently fell asleep at the wheel of a Nissan pickup truck. In a release, WSU said Mackay was in “stable” condition at Harborview Medical Center.

Driving while drowsy is every bit as dangerous as driving while drunk, insofar as sleepiness slows driver reaction time, decreases driver awareness, impairs judgment and increases aggressiveness. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drowsiness or fatigue is the principal cause of up to 100,000 police-reported passenger vehicle crashes every year, killing at least 1,500 people and injuring 71,000.

Edmunds offers 10 tips to avoid falling asleep at the wheel.

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About the <span>Author</span>

About the Author

Tom D'Amore is the founder of D'Amore Law Group and a trial attorney with over 30 years of experience representing injured people and their families across the West Coast, securing more than $325 million in recoveries. He handles cases involving car accidents, trucking accidents, construction injuries, medical malpractice, and sexual abuse. Licensed in Oregon, Washington, and California, Tom is the only NBTA board-certified truck accident attorney in Oregon. He is a national Board of Governors member, past Executive Committee member, and past Budget and Audit Chair of the American Association for Justice, as well as past President of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association and an Eagle member of the Washington State Association for Justice.
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