Driving in the Seattle area, with its unique blend of urban congestion, mountainous terrain, and unpredictable weather patterns, presents both challenges and opportunities for motorists. As an expert in driver safety, I understand the importance of adopting safe driving practices to navigate the roads of Seattle and its surrounding areas. In this comprehensive guide, I [...]
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. [...]
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) trooper who died in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 near Marysville early Saturday morning has been identified. WSP said Christopher M. Gadd, 27, was on patrol searching for DUI drivers when he was hit and killed. He had been with WSP for two and a half years and started [...]
Arrivals drive reopened around 10 p.m. Monday. The truck first got stuck around 7 p.m. Traffic was backed up for miles Monday night after a stuck semi-truck shut down arrivals drive at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The truck first got stuck at around 7 p.m. Arrivals drive reopened around 10 p.m. Traffic stemming from the closure [...]
AUBURN, Wash. — Emphasis patrols from the Auburn Police Department netted several arrests for illegal street racing over the weekend. The emphasis took place on Saturday, Feb. 24, where police came across a meet-up for racers at Bowman Creek Elementary School. According to Auburn PD, it was there that they arrested 11 people for racing or [...]
Hit and run accidents, whether involving vehicles striking pedestrians or other vehicles, present a distressing and often chaotic situation for victims and witnesses alike. In the immediate aftermath of such incidents, it's critical for individuals to understand their rights, responsibilities, and the necessary steps to take. As a legal expert, I will outline comprehensive guidance [...]
