Washington News
Speeding Driver Causes Deadly Crash While Fleeing in ‘Stolen’ Car
A deadly 3-vehicle crash in Fredrickson, Washington, on Wednesday has left a 64-year-old woman dead, one driver, her daughter, facing potential vehicular homicide charges, and a second driver facing felony hit-and-run charges.
Tragedy on I-5: Pedestrian Killed Near Lynnwood
A 45-year-old Seattle pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on northbound Interstate 5 in Lynnwood early Monday morning.
Single Car Accident on SR-512 in Puyallup Claims 5 Lives
A devastating single-vehicle crash on SR-512 in Puyallup claimed the lives of five individuals Sunday morning, January 14th. The vehicle failed to negotiate a curve and collided with a concrete support pillar at the base of the overpass before catching fire.
Fatal 4-Car Collision in Skyway Leaves 1 Dead, 2 Injured
A fatal 4-vehicle collision occurred early in the morning of January 9, 2024 on State Route 900 in the Skyway neighborhood near Renton, resulting in one death and two serious injuries.
Stolen Kias and Hyundais Used In Recent Smash and Grab Burglaries
A surge of smash and grabs using stolen vehicles and targeting cannabis shops has gripped the state, raising alarm among business owners and compelling a closer look at the security infrastructure surrounding these establishments.
Early Morning 7-Car Pileup on I-5 Near Dupont
A multiple-vehicle collision occurred Wednesday morning on Interstate 5 near DuPont, Washington, leading to lane closures and miles-long backups. According to the Washington State Patrol (WSP), the incident involved seven vehicles and resulted in one person being hospitalized.
Wrong Way Driver on I-90 Near North Bend
The WSP responded to the report of a silver Nissan Altima going westbound in the eastbound lanes near North Bend.
The driver, Jhonatan B. Crisostomo Salmeron, was apprehended and charged with DUI, reckless driving, and driving on a suspended license.
Hyundai and Kia Face Lawsuit Over Vehicle Thefts
Amid a rising tide of vehicle thefts, Hyundai and Kia find themselves in turbulent legal waters. A US court has granted insurers the green light to pursue over $1 billion in claims against the automakers, citing the alleged ease of theft due to missing anti-theft...
Fatal Wrong-Way Crash in Benton County Kills 2
November 12, 2023 - 76-year-old driver, David Clark, unknowingly travels in the wrong direction on I-82 Eastbound, resulting in a devastating head-on collision with Taj Sohi's Audi RS3. Both drivers tragically lose their lives. The crash also involves Dalton Gifford's...
1930 Ford Model A Totaled Near Cable Bridge in Kennewick
Photo courtesy of WSP December 10, 2021 - A classic 1930 Ford Model A was totaled and its driver was taken to the hospital after a Friday morning crash in Kennewick. The other vehicle, a Hyundai Accent, was heading north on Gum Street toward the cable bridge in...
Reflections: Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit By Motorcycle in Yakima
October 7, 2021 - A 58-year-old pedestrian attempting to cross South Fair Ave near Kiwanis Park in Yakima was struck by a person riding a motorcycle Saturday night around 8 pm. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after the collision occurred. The...