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Your subtitle goes right here.Nine People Injured in Head-On Crash in Pullman
The driver of a Chevy van veered into oncoming traffic hitting a Dodge Caravan head-on Saturday, February 10, around 1 p.m. According to Washington State Patrol, the accident happened on U.S. Highway 195 near Old Albion Road. After the van struck the Caravan, a driver...
read moreRoll-Over Accident Kills Man in Lewiston
A 1998 Acura Integra rolled over killing the driver. According to a Lewiston Police officer at the scene, the driver of the Integra lost control and left Byden Canyon Road near 8th Street and rolled over several times ejecting the driver. The other occupant of the car...
read moreMan Hurt by Flying Lumber in Wreck in Rathdrum
A semi-truck hauling lumber hit a car sending some of its cargo into a third car. The Idaho State Police report that a 54-year-old woman was driving a Dodge pickup southbound on Atlas road and didn’t stop at a stop sign at the intersection of State Highway 53 and...
read moreDriver Flees After Causing Seven-Car Pileup Killing One
The driver of a Chrysler Sebring hit a Cherokee causing it to swerve into oncoming traffic and colliding with five other vehicles. Police say that the driver of the Sebring fled on foot and he is being sought for questioning and on suspicion of a felony hit-and-run....
read moreMan Killed While Passing Left of Center near Newport
A man driving a Subaru Impreza attempted to pass a truck on a two-lane highway in a no passing zone and was unable to get back in time and collided with an oncoming vehicle. The Impreza was then pushed into the truck that was being passed. According to the Washington...
read moreMan Dies in Head-On Crash in South Coeur d’ Alene
Two pickup trucks met head on when one crossed the center line on U.S. 95 near Mica Grade on Wednesday, January 23. According to an Idaho State Police officer at the scene, a Toyota pickup crossed the centerline in a curve on the icy two-lane highway and met a Ford...
read moreDriver Cut From Vehicle in Five-Car Crash in North Spokane
Firefighters worked for 90 minutes to peel back the roof of a Chevy Avalanche to free its driver. Spokane police say that that Avalanche ran into two cars that had just been involved in a wreck that started when a Cadillac Escalade rear-ended another car sending it...
read moreTwo Hospitalized After SUV Rollover Accident in Airway Heights
An SUV rolled over on Highway 2 injuring two of its occupants Sunday night, January 13, 2019. Police say that a Lincoln Navigator pulled out of a parking lot in front of the SUV which was heading westbound and struck the Navigator. The impact caused the SUV to roll...
read moreHow Do I Get My License Back After a DUI in Spokane County or the State of Washington?
After being arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) or driving under the influence of marijuana or any other drug (DUID), it's likely that there will be both legal and administrative repercussions. The legal repercussions will be in the form of the...
read moreWoman Killed in Crash with a Semi in Sagle
A semi-truck smashed into a car driven by a 72-year-old woman at the intersection of Dufort Road and U.S. 95 on Friday afternoon, January 4, 2019. According to the Idaho State Police, the woman was apparently taking a left turn when the semi-truck crashed into her...
read moreCan a DUI Charge Be Reduced in Spokane or the State of Washington?
A charge of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) or drugs (DUID) isn't a pleasant experience in any state, especially the State of Washington. Compliance with a sentence is expensive, inconvenient and time consuming If you're charged and convicted of DUI or...
read moreAccidents on Snoqualmie Pass – Do I need an Attorney?
Snoqualmie Pass is a major traffic route over the Cascade Mountains in Washington State and carries Interstate 90 connecting eastern and western Washington. The pass is open year-round with a few closures during storms, heavy snow or accidents. According to the...
read moreWhat are the Minimum Penalties in the State of Washington on a First DUI?
What the penalties are when a person pleads or is found guilty of a first DUI is an issue that is often discussed in our offices. As a matter of public safety, the State of Washington wants to keep drivers who are under the influence of alcohol (DUI) and drugged...
read moreCan You Get Your First DUI Dropped in Spokane or in the State of Washington?
After clients have been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) or drugs (DUID, it isn't unusual for them to ask whether the charge can be dropped, especially when it's their first DUI. Dean Chuang is a highly rated Spokane DUI Defense Lawyer. If you...
read moreHow Long Do You Stay in Jail for a DUI in Spokane and the State of Washington?
Most people who are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol in the State of Washington are charged with gross misdemeanors. A conviction for a gross misdemeanor is punishable by up to 364 days in jail and a fine not to exceed $5,000. On top of those, other...
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