A man involved in an accident in Seattle was rescued by Coast Guard members Friday, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) reported on its website. The officers were on their way back to Coast Guard Base Seattle after a lunch break when they saw that two vehicles had collided. Noticing the dark smoke and smell …
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More than 668,000 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles are being recalled over problems that could put the safety of children at risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued the recall announcement alongside General Motors, news outlets reported. Recalled Vehicles Expose Children To Personal Injury Risks The issue behind the recall is associated …
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As western Washington sees an increase in cases of street racing, officials worry about the potential risks. To help avoid accidents and keep criminals from fleeing the police, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) is surveilling the roads from the air. Last week, WSP aided King County officials in four arrests thanks to its surveillance team. …
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The Takata airbag recall continues to put automakers under pressure to update their recall campaigns as countless vehicles fitted with the explosive inflators remain unrepaired. BMW recently announced that it is upgrading its Takata airbag-related recall. It is urging the owners of 90,000 vehicles in the U.S. to park their SUVs and sedans until the …
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A Seattle car accident involving a passenger vehicle left one of the exterior walls of the Seattle Public Library Ballard branch damaged, the Seattle Fire Department told news outlets. The accident happened last Monday shortly before 2 p.m., the Seattle Times reported. Moments before the accident, the news outlet reported, the driver experienced a medical …
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As Washington state sees an increase in speeding and other factors that lead to deadly accidents, Washington State Patrol (WSP) officials are urging the public to be cautious. As temperatures rise and more drivers hit the road across the Evergreen state, officials are offering drivers important tips on how to prevent crashes. WSP Trooper: Wrong-Way …
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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) released a study demonstrating that lowering speed limits on thoroughfares and residential streets in Seattle resulted in fewer injury accidents. This study is groundbreaking as IIHS researchers had previously looked at speed limit changes in other cities such as Boston but had never looked into the impact of …
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