An 18 year old driver crossed the line and swerved into oncoming traffic, causing him to collide head-on with a 70 year old driver of an SUV.
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12
Jul
2010
Two Airlifted After Head-On Collision
10
Jul
2010
Slow Down or Pay Up Program
A new program called “Slow Down or Pay Up” will target speeding drivers in the Yakima county region and was funded by a federal grant.
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07
Jul
2010
Emergency Vehicle Technology: Benefit or Risk?
Emergency crews are allowed to use electronic devices such as cell phones while driving and are exempt from the new law, but still try to set an example.
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07
Jul
2010
Special Grant For DUI Task Force
Thanks to a multi million dollar grant from the government, a new DUI task force will patrol the Puget Sound area for drunk drivers.
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06
Jul
2010
SUV Found Wrapped Around I-5 Support Post
Washington State Troopers found an SUV wrapped around an I-5 support pole, completely mangled. Unfortunately the woman inside the car didn’t survive.
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06
Jul
2010
New WSP Message “Driving While Driving”
The Washington State Patrol is issuing a new message to drivers, “driving while driving” in hopes that people ditch their distracted driving habits on the road.
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01
Jul
2010
“Target Zero” Program Targets Drunk Drivers
The NHTSA granted funding to Washington state law enforcement agencies to fund the “Target Zero” program which aims to nab drunk drivers.
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29
Jun
2010
Drunk Driver Injures His 4 Children in Accident
Four children were injured when their father crashed his car into a parked SUV while under the influence of alcohol.
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29
Jun
2010
Fourth of July Dangers
With the fourth of July holiday coming up this weekend, it’s important to keep in mind all the safety risks to protect you and your children from fires and injuries.
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28
Jun
2010
Good Samaritans Nab Drunk Driver
Alert drivers notified authorities of a drunk driver and even cautiously followed him to track his location until the highway patrol could arrive and arrest him.
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28
Jun
2010
Hoopfest Prompts DUI Crack-Down
In preparation for Spokane’s basketball tournament “Hoopfest”, the state patrol is ramping up their efforts to crack down on drunk drivers.
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25
Jun
2010
Only 1 Cell Phone Ticket Issued in Lewis County
Law enforcement officials in Lewis county have reportedly only issued one citation in relation to the new cell phone law since it went into action.
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25
Jun
2010
Cat Lady Almost Causes Accident
A woman had her 15 cats confiscated after they created a distraction and driving hazard while roaming freely in her car.
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23
Jun
2010
Yakima Hands Out Nearly 30 Cell Phone Tickets
Yakima law enforcement officials have already handed out nearly 30 cell phone use citations to drivers in the two weeks since the law passed.
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23
Jun
2010
Car Crash Uncovers Identity Thief
Following a car crash, it was discovered that the vehicle’s driver was an identity theft and had warrants out for his arrest.
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22
Jun
2010
Spotter Plane Aids in High Speed Chase
A reckless motorcycle sped through residential streets popping wheelies but was caught by a state patrol spotter airplane.
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22
Jun
2010
Suspect in Fatal Accident Had Criminal History
It turns out that the man who tried to out run police and killed two people in a fatal car accident, had a prior history of evading law enforcement.
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21
Jun
2010
Yakima Creates DUI Task Force
Yakima County law enforcement and the State Patrol are joining together for a dui task force.
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21
Jun
2010
Enraged Drunk Driver Pulls Out Gun on Highway
In a scary store out of Port Orchard, an enraged drunk driver pulled a gun and pointed it at another driver.
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21
Jun
2010
Car Theft Leads to Fatal High Speed Chase
A high speed chase between police and a car thief in Yakima lead to the deaths of two innocent victims.
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