Washington roadways are dangerous. If a driver spots potential problem, he or she may be able to safely react to avoid a crash. It is not always possible, though, as unexpected changes in traffic flow or other issues may leave little or no time to avert an accident....
Month: May 2020
Three-car accident injures three, blocks highway for three hours
Some motor vehicle accidents can be self-explanatory as revealed by the post-accident distribution of battered vehicle and debris. Other accidents, especially those that occur beyond the vision of witnesses, can be difficult to sort out. A recent three-vehicle...
Washington driver told police he’d been drinking
A Washington community is grieving after a recent tragedy. A fatal collision occurred on a recent Monday in Stanwood. The man who was behind the wheel at the time of the one-vehicle crash survived his injuries. Sadly, his passenger did not. As is reportedly evident in...
Tesla plans at odds with NTSB recommendations
Many people in Washington and beyond get excited any time a new product hits the market because of advancements in technology. They upgrade to a new cellphone every time a new model is available, even if the phone they have is still working fine. Some people are the...
Washington car accident sends several to hospital
If traffic patterns on a Washington highway suddenly change, drivers and their passengers may be at risk for an accident if the drivers are not paying close attention. Distracted driving is a common factor in many collisions. A crash that occurred on a Sunday at...
Was your family devastated by a Washington truck accident?
If you’ve ever been driving along a Washington highway when a tractor-trailer goes zooming past or comes screeching up behind you, you understand how terrifying it can be. Commercial truck drivers must adhere to stringent regulations regarding the weight and size of...
2 teenagers injured in Washington collision
Investigators are not always able to determine the exact cause of a collision right away. It might take days or weeks of research, which sometimes includes reenacting a particular incident to try to formulate a conclusion. On a recent Friday, after midnight, a...
What can cause a truck to jacknife?
Truck accidents are some of the most dangerous accidents on our roads. According to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, 4,136 people died in a large truck crash in 2018. It seems like there are often reports on the news about a truck that has jackknifed....
Driving under the influence of electronics is serious
When the state of Washington named its distracted driving law, legislators wanted to make it clear that breaking this law would not be taken lightly. The state’s Driving Under the Influence of Electronics (DUI-E) law intentionally connects it to impaired driving laws....
Utility vehicle in Washington struck by truck while turning
Washington drivers, like all others, are obligated to use caution when changing lanes. If a driver notices a vehicle in front of him or her slowing down, it might mean the other driver is about to make a turn. On a recent Thursday, a collision took place between a...