Bremerton – A 38-year-old Poulsbo man was driving a Ford pickup north on Highway 303 at its intersection with McWilliams Road shortly before 2 p.m. when the pickup hit the back of a car driven by a 75-year-old Bremerton woman, setting off a chain reaction in which three more cars were rear-ended, according to the Washington State Patrol.

Troopers said three drivers were taken to Harrison Medical Center with various injuries.  The other two drivers weren’t injured.

Drugs or alcohol weren’t a factor in the crash and all drivers were wearing their seatbelts, troopers confirmed. Troopers believe the cause was that 38-year-old was driving too fast.

Chain reaction rear-end accidents can cause serious injuries, particularly neck injuries, because fellow motorists are neither expecting nor prepared for impact. Whiplash injuries can to lead to further spine and brain injuries.

If you are in an injury accident make sure you contact Phillips Webster for a consultation and to review your legal options.