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The Top 7 Reasons For Distracted Driving
Did you know that 25% of all car accident fatalities are the result of a distracted driver? With the advent of smartphones and tablets, it’s a wonder this number isn’t twice as high. Most people are surprised to find that cellphone use only makes up about 10% of all distracted driving incidents. An internal study […]
Tiger Mountain Crash Kills 2
An early morning crash killed two people along State Route 18 not far from Tiger Mountain on Friday. The crash took place shortly after 5 a.m. and left traffic snarled for hours afterward. Washington State Police confirmed that the driver who caused the crash was taken into custody for two counts of vehicular homicide. Investigators […]
Top 4 Ways to Prevent a Slip and Fall Accident
Everyone at some point in their life falls victim to the pull of gravity. Whether one slips on a spilled liquid, trips over an electrical cord, or falls thanks to an icy patch outside of the grocery store, slip and fall accidents are not only one of the most common types of accidents, they’re one […]
Tukwila Accident Kills 4
A tragic truck accident in Tukwila killed four people over the weekend. Washington State Patrol said the accident happened early Sunday morning shortly after 2 a.m. on Highway 518 not far from the Interstate 405 intersection. Only one vehicle is believed to have been involved in the accident. Washington State Patrol troopers first received report […]
The Top 5 Most Dangerous Roads in Washington State
Washington State drivers have long had the reputation of being some of the worst in the entire United States. But Washington also has some of the most dangerous roads as well. With a rugged, mountainous landscape and an exploding population, Washington is far from the safest place to commute and travel. Here are the top […]
The Top 5 Dramatic Accidents in Washington State History
From train derailments to plane crashes and bus collisions, Washington has seen it all when it comes to dramatic crashes and accidents. With Washington State consistently ranking near the top for reported accidents year after year, it’s no wonder we have a long history of disasters and crashes. Below is a list The Advocates put […]
2nd RV Encampment Dog Bite Injures SoDo Man
A second dog bite attack injured another person mid-Wednesday morning. This dog bite attack follows an attack earlier in the week caused by a dog from the same illegal RV encampment. Police confirmed the location of the RV encampment as being at the corner of 7th Avenue South and Alaska Way. The latest dog bite […]
Police Chase Ends in Dramatic Spokane Crash
An everyday traffic stop suddenly spun wildly out of control early Friday morning. A Washington State Patrol officer attempted to pull over a white Pontiac sedan when the vehicle quickly sped off down Interstate 90. The police chase eventually ended in a Spokane crash in the heart of the city. The Washington State Patrol trooper [...]
Train Accident Kills Teen in Monroe
A teenager was struck and killed in a freighter train accident Friday afternoon in Monroe, Washington. The train was traveling east from Seattle to Chicago when it hit the male teenager shortly before 4 p.m. No one else was believed to be injured in the train accident. Monroe Police said the train accident happened as […]
Taxi Crash Closes Down Highway 99
A taxi crash shut down Highway 99 near Shoreline early Thursday morning. The taxi crash occurred at the North 155th Street exit and involved three other vehicles. A passenger in the taxi cab died as a result of the crash. Two others were injured. The King County Sheriff’s Office said the crash happened shortly after […]