Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident in Hillyard Neighborhood of Spokane
Like a lot of neighborhoods in Spokane, Hillyard is a great place to raise a family and enjoy the surroundings–especially on foot. But that can change quickly when you’re hit by a car. It happens more often than you might think, and even worse, drivers don’t always follow the law and stick around after the […]
Two Killed in Head-on Collision Between Jeep and Motorcycle on US 395 in Chewelah
A head-on collision is almost always serious, both in terms of the damage and the result. It’s not all that difficult to see why, given the circumstances. But this is even more dangerous when the collision involves a larger vehicle and a motorcycle. Not surprisingly, the people on the motorcycle often bear the brunt of […]
Rear-End Collision in Spokane County Injures 5, Driver Charged With Vehicular Assault
There’s nothing more dangerous than someone driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Yet, it’s one of the most common causes of car accidents throughout Spokane County. The problem is, you’re often the one that ends up hurt because of someone else’s poor decision. That’s exactly what happened in a recent accident in […]
Woman Killed, Four Others Injured in Head-on Collision on Highway 195 in Colfax
When there’s a head-on collision, it’s almost always serious. And while there’s a lot of different causes to these kinds of collisions, they don’t always happen by accident. Sometimes, they happen when somebody tries to unsafely pass another car–like a recent collision in Colfax, according to a story from KHQ. A 67-year-old woman was killed […]
Four People Injured in Wrong-Way Accident Involving Semi-Truck on I-90 in Post Falls
No matter what kind of vehicle you drive, there’s only so much you can do to avoid an accident. This is due to the fact that most car accidents happen because of someone else’s carelessness–or outright negligence. It puts everyone–even truck drivers–at risk for injuries in an accident. And that’s exactly what happened in a […]
Bicyclist Injured in DUI Collision While Towing Dog at Pines Road in Spokane Valley
When you’re riding your bike in Spokane, it’s generally pretty safe–even if you’re in busier parts of the city like an entrance or exit to I-90. Of course, no matter how careful you are, people in these spots are moving pretty fast. And when someone is suspected of being under the influence, it makes things […]
Crash on South Hill in Spokane Sends Three to Hospital, Teen Driver Suspected of DUI
Throughout Spokane, there’s a number of different scenarios that could result in a car accident. And it doesn’t just impact you as a driver, it trickles down to everyone–including pedestrians. But as a recent story from KHQ details, a mix of youth and impaired driving can be a risk to everyone. According to the Spokane […]
Head-on Collision on US-2 in Colbert Leaves One Dead, Two Injured
Any head-on collision is dangerous, but the worst ones are often fatal. This is true no matter where the collision happens, or what the circumstances are. But when it happens because the other driver ran a stop sign–or something similar–it’s even more disappointing. This is what happened in a crash on US-2 Sunday, July 6, […]
Elderly Man Dies of Injuries After Two-Vehicle DUI Accident in Medical Lake
Drivers that are impaired by drugs or alcohol are one of–if not the–biggest threat to other drivers on the road. This is true regardless of when, where, and even who is involved on the other end. And while it’s difficult for anyone to share the road with another driver that’s impaired, elderly drivers usually have […]
Three-Car Accident on Highway 395 Near Loon Lake Leaves Two Dead, Three Injured
Being in a multi-car accident doesn’t necessarily mean it’s going to be more serious–but most of the time, it is. It’s not hard to figure out why: more cars being involved means more variables–impact, speed, inattention, driving under the influence–all of which increase the likelihood that there will be an accident. This is unfortunately what […]