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02 Jun 2011

Five Young Men Injured Crash

Five young people were injured in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday night near Sunnyside, Wash., according to news reports.

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02 Jun 2011

Officer’s Brother Killed in Olympia Crash

One person died in a head-on collision Wednesday in Olympia, according to news reports.

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01 Jun 2011

Troopers Stay Busy with Memorial Day Crashes

Washington State Patrol troopers deal with multiple car accidents involving injuries and sometimes even death on Memorial Day weekend.

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01 Jun 2011

Did Trash in Road cause Fatal Motorcycle Collision?

One person died in a motorcycle accident Monday on state Route 167 in Auburn, according to news reports.

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01 Jun 2011

Toyota Recalls Prius Vehicles

Toyota is recalling thousands of popular hybrid cars because of a faulty steering system, according to news reports.

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01 Jun 2011

Safety Agents Weary of New Car Technology

New technology can make vehicles more fun to drive, but it can also cause drivers to become more distracted.

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31 May 2011

Pregnant Woman Lives Through Tour Bus Crash

A pregnant woman was among those injured in a tour bus accident Saturday that killed two people and injured 21.

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31 May 2011

Hip-Hop Singer Kingston Injured in Jet-Ski Crash

A 21-year-old hip-hop singer was seriously injured in a jet ski accident Sunday in Miami Beach, according to news reports.

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31 May 2011

Bicyclist’s Family Gets $1.5 Million Settlement

The family of a Ballard bicyclist who was killed in an accident in 2009 has settled a wrongful death lawsuit, according to news reports.

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27 May 2011

Strollers Recalled for Entrapment Risk

Strollers are being recalled because of a faulty armrest tray that could cause child entrapment and serious injuries, according to news reports.

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27 May 2011

Pool Drains Recalled in Midst of Summer Holiday

Pool drain covers are being recalled because they could trap swimmers, according to news reports.

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27 May 2011

Good Samaritan Injured in Crash

One man was injured in a five-car accident on southbound Interstate 5 in Tukwila early Friday, according to news reports.

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27 May 2011

Don’t Drink and Drive this Memorial Day

Police want to make sure the long holiday weekend is safe and will be joining forces for a special Target Zero campaign to keep everyone’s wellbeing in mind.

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26 May 2011

Bellevue Focuses on Pedestrian Safety

The Bellevue Police Department wants to focus on the pedestrians’ safety and are conducting an enforcement on Thursday, according to news reports.

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26 May 2011

Small Cars get Big Safety Rating

Smaller cars are also getting a lot safer, according to a recent test by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. According to news reports, six gas “sippers” have earned “Top Safety Pick” ratings.