In the realm of road safety, understanding the prevalence of fatal car accidents is paramount. This article is to shed light on where Washington state stands nationally in terms of fatal car accidents. Drawing from reputable sources and analyzing key metrics, this article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Washington's ranking and the factors [...]
Experiencing an accident, whether it's a car crash, slip and fall, or another type of incident, can be a traumatic and overwhelming experience. In the aftermath, individuals are often left dealing with physical injuries, emotional distress, and financial burdens. Seeking legal representation after an accident in Kennewick, WA, can significantly impact the outcome of your [...]
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is reporting that a multi-vehicle, hit & run collision blocked SR 18 just west of SR 167 in Auburn on Saturday, Mar. 16, 2024. The collision involved seven motorcycles and three cars, WSP said. Troopers said that it all started when one vehicle slowing for traffic got rear-ended by another [...]
Idaho State Police are investigating a vehicle collision that occurred Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 12:49 p.m. on southbound US Highway 93 at milepost 63 in Jerome County. A 52-year-old male, of Hailey, was driving a 1995 GMC SUV southbound on US93. A 69-year-old female, of Shoshone, was driving a 2006 Toyota sedan northbound on [...]
Northbound SR 599 was closed Monday morning, March 11, 2024, just north of Interurban Avenue in Tukwila after a head-on collision. The Washington State Patrol (WSP) said the collision happened just before 3 a.m. While traveling southbound, the causing vehicle (#1) crossed the center median near Interurban, colliding head-on with a northbound vehicle (#2) in [...]
Washington state is getting called out for dangerous driving conditions in a new report. There are many factors that can contribute to the higher likelihood of a car collision. Of course, driver impairment is a large factor, as it often leads to dangerous situations. Other common factors include distraction, speed and traffic congestion. When multiple [...]
One person was killed in an Interstate 5 (I-5) south vehicle crash involving a pedestrian, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) reported Sunday evening. The incident resulted in multiple lanes being blocked and traffic only getting by in the far left lane, WSP Public Information Officer Kelsey Harding wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter, just before 6 p.m. [...]
