Caught by Safety Netting Photo credit: Luciana Santos/Komonews.com All in all, workplace safety is always a concern, but never more so, than for those working high above the ground. Recently, a construction worker found himself lucky to be alive after surviving an 8-story fall from a building under construction in Seattle--all thanks to [...]
"Secure Your Load" Safety Patrols Across Washington State Secure Your Load for Safer Roads! With warmer weather coming, the Washington State Patrol is looking to improve safety measures for those traveling with unsecured loads. By adding additional patrols, they are hoping to help drivers be more aware of the hazards and risks associated [...]
aas School Zone Accident A mother and child were struck by a car and injured Monday morning in Renton. The incident happened in the school zone near Benson Hill Elementary, at the 18400 block of 116th Ave SE, just after 8am. Police and Renton firefighters were on the scene after receiving several reports of two pedestrians [...]
Wrong-Way Driver Results in Fatal Car Accident Roadways were closed earlier this month after three other cars were hit head-on by a wrong-way driver hit. The car accident happened on Highway 516 in Kent, Washington on April 11th. Six others sustained injury. Sadly, the wrong-way driver and the passenger, his brother, didn't survive the auto [...]
Spring Brings Increased Safety Concerns for Motorcyclists After a cold winter, the long-awaited motorcycle season is quickly approaching. Many excited riders are already enjoying the breeze on their bikes without worrying about the biting chill of winter. However, personal injury and automobile accident experts realize this also means an increase in motorcycle accidents. Auto and [...]
Staying Safe in the Sun and On the Water Photo courtesy of Keprtv.com The sun is finally breaking through the clouds and people are flocking to the water. While it's still early in the boating season, being safe is an on-going task for everyone heading to the river! The Pasco Fire department is [...]
Crash Caused by Driver Swerving into Oncoming Traffic An elderly Richland woman was injured in a three-vehicle crash on State Route 240 in Richland. Troopers were on the crash scene just after 7am Friday morning. A 20-year-old Kennewick man had been driving west on the highway when he hit a Subaru Outback near Duportail Street. [...]
New Law Coming Says Move Over...Again Lawmakers are telling Washington state drivers to get ready to Move Over again! By expanding safety provisions in the Move Over Law, drivers will now need to steer clear of utility workers, as well other civil servants, starting June 7, 2018. Move Over for Utility Workers Utility workers will soon receive [...]
You've Been in a Crash--It's Your Call Photo courtesy of: http://collision.ford.com The Ford Motor Company has recently introduced a new smartphone app. It helps drivers know what to do and record after being in an auto accident. Like many other companies, they offer an easy way for accident victims to collect details regarding [...]
Photo courtesy of the Kennewick Police Department Cyclists Need to Light their Way All cyclists are being urged to install reflectors and lights on their bikes after a teen was hit by a car while riding his bike Sunday night in Kennewick. Police officers were on the scene after receiving calls about the [...]
